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What does Elasticity mean?

The degree to which a demand or supply curve reacts to a change in price or income.

Elasticity in a sentence
Understanding the price Elasticity of demand is crucial for setting effective pricing strategies.

Elasticity in German, French, Spanish and Italian

German
Elastizität

Gibt an, wie stark die Nachfrage auf Preisänderungen reagiert.

French
Élasticité

Variation relative d'une variable par rapport à une autre.

Spanish
Elasticidad

Sensibilidad de la cantidad demandada ante cambios en el precio.

Italian
Elasticità

Misura della reattività di una variabile a variazioni di un'altra.

Common phrases with Elasticity

  • price elasticity
  • of demand elasticity
  • measure elasticity

Synonyms and opposites for Elasticity

  • Synonym Responsiveness
  • Opposite Inelasticity

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