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elasticity of demand

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elasticity of demand

Measurement of the change in demand in response to a change in price, incomes, or other factor. Price elasticity, for example, is calculated by dividing the percentage change in price by the percentage change in demand.

A good where the price elasticity is greater than 1 is said to be price elastic – any chance in price will result in a relatively larger change in demand. Luxury goods usually fall into this category, for example a rise in the price of holidays will result in a fall in demand.

A good where the price elasticity is less than 1 is said to be price inelastic – any change in price will result in a relatively smaller change in demand. Essential goods usually fall into this category, for example a rise in the price of bread will result in a relatively smaller change in demand, and therefore an increase in revenue.



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