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The more inelastic the market demand curve for a commodicy is, the more prices will _______________ if supply increases.
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Elasticity of demand measures how much the quantity demanded of a good responds to a change in the price of that good. It is calculated as the percentage change in quantity demanded divided by the percentage change in price. If the demand is inelastic, it means Show more…
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