Price Elasticity
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CORE DEFINITION
The sensitivity of quantity demanded to changes in price, typically measured as the percentage change in quantity demanded divided by the percentage change in price.
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A key indicator for pricing decisions. If elasticity is greater than 1 (elastic), a decrease in price will increase total revenue; if elasticity is less than 1 (inelastic), an increase in price will increase total revenue. Understanding price elasticity helps in formulating optimal pricing strategies.
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Elasticity = % change in quantity demanded / % change in price, measuring sensitivity; many substitutes, small proportion of income, non-necessities → elastic; otherwise inelastic. Total revenue changes inversely with price changes depending on elasticity direction.
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