Price gouging almost always happens when there are shortages, so the choice isn't between the two. You'll get both.
Price gouging only benefits those who are relatively wealthy (and the sellers). To those who aren't, it's just a plain old shortage, but combined with having salt rubbed into that wound.
Price gouging only benefits those who are relatively wealthy (and the sellers). To those who aren't, it's just a plain old shortage, but combined with having salt rubbed into that wound.