6 - Elasticity of Demand and Supply
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Define Price Elasticity of Demand.
💡 Hint: Think about how changes in price affect customer behavior.
What does elastic demand signify?
💡 Hint: Recall what happens to demand when prices increase.
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What is Price Elasticity of Demand?
💡 Hint: Focus on the demand aspect of price changes.
True or False: Inelastic demand means quantity demanded changes significantly with a price change.
💡 Hint: Think about goods that people need regardless of price changes.
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Suppose a well-known soft drink company raises its prices by 10% and notices that the quantity sold decreases by 30%. Calculate the Price Elasticity of Demand and interpret the results.
💡 Hint: Remember the formula for PED!
A new smartphone brand enters the market with a price tag of $1000. If it wants to ascertain whether to lower its prices, what factors should it consider regarding elasticity?
💡 Hint: Focus on market research and consumer behavior.
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