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Elasticity

Elasticity. OF DEMAND. WHAT WILL CONSUMERS DO WHEN PRICES CHANGE??? How much more will consumers buy if the price falls? How much less will consumers buy if the price rises?. ELASTICITY OF DEMAND : Measurement of consumers’ sensitivity to price. ELASTIC :

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Elasticity

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  1. Elasticity OF DEMAND

  2. WHAT WILL CONSUMERS DO WHEN PRICES CHANGE???How much more will consumers buy if the price falls?How much less will consumers buy if the price rises?

  3. ELASTICITY OF DEMAND:Measurement of consumers’ sensitivity to price ELASTIC: Buyers are responsive to price changes INELASTIC: Buyers are not responsive to price changes

  4. Determinants of Demand Elasticity: • Availability of substitutes • Price relative to income • Necessities vs. Luxuries • Time needed to adjust to a price change

  5. Elastic or Inelastic? • Sugar • New furniture • New car • Gasoline • Food • Encyclopedia • 2% Milk • Sailboat • Socks • Aspirin • Diet Coke • Gold Jewelry • Insulin

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