Principles of Microeconomics, 7th Edition

Published by South-Western College
ISBN 10: 128516590X
ISBN 13: 978-1-28516-590-5

Chapter 5 - Part II - Elasticity and its Application - Questions for Review - Page 108: 2

Answer

Determinants of price elasticity of demand include various aspects like availability of resources, time horizon, definition of market, and whether or not the item is a luxury. To define elasticity of demand is to think about necessities vs wants and time horizon.

Work Step by Step

Think first about luxury vs wants. Luxury items have a high elasticity because it can be substituted for another good. You dont need the best products as long as you can buy a cheaper one. Medicine and items as such are not elastic because if it depends on someone's life it can be a necessity. Of course over time elasticity increases because in the long run changes can be made.
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