Economics (MindTap Course List)
Economics (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337617383
Author: Roger A. Arnold
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 19, Problem 1QP
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Identify the demand elasticity between prices.

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The demand elasticity of a commodity can be identified through the variations in the total revenue (TR) as per the changes in price. If the TR of a commodity increase between two prices, then the commodity has an inelastic demand. As per the changes in price, if the TR declines or remains as constant, then the demand will be elastic and unit elastic, respectively.

Economics Concept Introduction

Elasticity of demand: Elasticity of demand refers to the responsiveness or the change in quantity demanded due to the change in price.

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