If a product changes its price, we expect there will be a change in the quantity demanded The degree of change is the elasticity of the product
Elastic: if price changes only a little, and quantity demanded changes a lot Inelastic: if price changes and the quantity demanded does not change What are items that are elastic in demand and inelastic in demand?
Usefulness or satisfaction that people get from a good or service The utility of a product will determine the elasticity
Diminishing Marginal Utility With each use of the good/service, the degree of satisfaction gained (utility) from the good/service will gradually lessen
Products one buys less of when income rises What are some inferior products as you grow up and make more money?
Changes in price offered by market will affect the amount of goods produced by businesses
Depends on how easy it is to make more of the product
If quantity can change easily, it is elastic If quantity cannot change easily, it is inelastic