Is there a valid shortage of PPE to gain financially to satisfy the market equilibrium demands

The mission of the microeconomic perspective is to explain relative prices, market equilibrium and income distribution. In response to the current COVID-19 pandemic, there was/is an ongoing need for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for first responders and associated medical and law enforcement personnel. From a strategic IT perspective, how does the following business aspects effect
current and future planning:
o High Influence
o Dynamic Market
o Price Elasticity
o Demand and Supply Elasticity
• Is there a valid shortage of PPE or was there a business motive to gain financially to satisfy the market equilibrium demands?
• Write a 5 to 7 paper to research and present any other strategic IT discussion making for support of your research

Writing Requirements
• 5-7 pages in length (excluding cover page, abstract, and reference list)
• Include at least 5 peer reviewed sources
properly cited and referenced
• APA format, Use the APA template to
complete the assignment.
• Please use the Case Study Guide as a reference point for writing your case
study.