Principles of Economics (Second Edition)
Principles of Economics (Second Edition)
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ISBN: 9780393623826
Author: Lee Coppock, Dirk Mateer
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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The price elasticity of demand is to be defined.

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Prices of most goods do not remain constant. They are constantly fluctuating and with this change in price, the demand responds. Price elasticity of demand measures the degree of a change in quantity demanded when there is a fluctuation of price.

Not all commodities show the same price elasticity. If a commodity shows a large response to a change in its price, we call it to be elastic. If a commodity shows a slight or no change as response to change in its price, we call it inelastic.

In short, price elasticity of demand is defined as the change in demand in response to a change in price.

Economics Concept Introduction

Concept Introduction:

Price Elasticity -Elasticity of price refers to degree to which the quantity demanded changes when there is a change in price of that commodity.

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