Price Elasticity
Price elasticity measures how much the quantity demanded of a product changes in response to a change in its price. If a small price change leads to a large change in quantity demanded, the product is considered "elastic." For example, luxury items often fall into this category. Conversely, if a price change causes little change in quantity demanded, the product is "inelastic," like necessities such as insulin. Understanding price elasticity helps businesses and policymakers make informed decisions about pricing, supply, and economic strategies.
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Price elasticity measures how much the quantity demanded of a good changes in response to a change in its price. If a small price change leads to a large change in quantity demanded, the product is considered elastic; common examples include luxury items. Conversely, if a price change results in little change in quantity demanded, the product is inelastic, like essentials (e.g., food, medicine). Understanding price elasticity helps businesses and policymakers anticipate consumer behavior, set prices effectively, and develop strategies during economic shifts.
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Price elasticity measures how sensitive the demand for a product is to changes in its price. If a small price change leads to a large change in demand, the product is considered "elastic." For example, luxury items often have elastic demand—if prices rise, people may buy less. Conversely, products with inelastic demand, like essential medicines, see little change in demand even if prices increase. Understanding price elasticity helps businesses and policymakers make informed decisions about pricing strategies, taxation, and understanding consumer behavior.