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Elasticity

Elasticity. OF SUPPLY. WHAT WILL PRODUCERS DO WHEN PRICES CHANGE??? How much less will producers make if the price falls? How much more will producers make if the price rises?. ELASTICITY OF SUPPLY : Measurement of producers’ sensitivity to price. ELASTIC :

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Elasticity

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  1. Elasticity OF SUPPLY

  2. WHAT WILL PRODUCERS DO WHEN PRICES CHANGE???How much less will producers make if the price falls?How much more will producers make if the price rises?

  3. ELASTICITY OF SUPPLY:Measurement of producers’ sensitivity to price ELASTIC: Producers are responsive to price changes INELASTIC: Producers are not responsive to price changes

  4. Determinants of Supply Elasticity: • Availability of inputs • Mobility of inputs • Storage capacity • Time needed to adjust to a price change

  5. Elastic or Inelastic? • Bananas • Yogurt • Antiques • Medical Care

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