Elasticity

2/26/98


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Elasticity

Today you will learn:

Elasticity = Responsiveness

A Ratio ...

Many Different Measures of Elasticity ...

Other Measures of Elasticity ...

Price Elasticity Formulas

Percent Change

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Point Elasticity: Measured at a Point

Point Elasticity: E = MT / OM

Point Formula: MT/OM; If P = $5, E = 50/30 = 1.67

Another Point Elasticity Formula

Q = 12,275 - 250 P

Determinants of Elasticity

More substitutes means more elastic D

More Competition Means More Elastic D

As proportion of income spent on good increases, elasticity increases

Over time elasticity increases

Luxuries have more elastic D

More on Elasticity

Responsiveness varies

Relationship between Elasticity & TR

When P changes ...

Elasticity & TR

Elasticity Vs. Slope

Elasticity Applications

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