Elasticity of Demand
Title: Elasticity of Demand
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Elasticity of Demand
Q1) Explain Elasticity of Demand.
Ans) Elasticity of demand:
1. Elasticity of demand is the sensitivity of the customers to the change in price of a product.
2. The degree of elasticity of demand is measured by the coefficient Ed which is
Percentage Change in Quantity Demanded/Percentage Change in Price
Percentage Change in Price = Change in Price/Original Proce * 100
3. Types of Elasticity
a. If %change in Price is < %change in Quantity Demanded = Elastic
b. If %change …
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Diagrams frm notes.
If the number of possible plant sizes is very large the long run average cost curve approximates a smooth curve. Economies of scale followed by diseconomies of scale cause the curve to be U-shaped. Diagram 2 from notes.
Economies of scale and diseconomies of scale:
1. Specialization of labor.
2. Specialization of Management.
3. Easy to use efficient large machines.
Diagrams from notes.
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