Microeconomics
Microeconomics
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781319098780
Author: Paul Krugman, Robin Wells
Publisher: Worth Publishers
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Chapter 6, Problem 2QFT
To determine

To Explain:

The great variation in the price of a ticket depending on the time it bought and the time of the day the fight departs. The explanation must be based on the concept of elasticity. It is assumed that some people do spend time in finding good deals and are not uncomfortable in flying at odd hours, but there are some who are not that flexible.

Concept Introduction:

Price Elasticity of Demand:

Percentage change in the quantity demanded in response to percentage change in the price.

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