Discussion: "Elasticity"
Please respond to the following:
• Identify two products whose demand is elastic and two products whose demand is inelastic. What is your main reason for identifying them as having elastic or inelastic demand?
• Consider the pairs of goods below and detwermine which of the two goods has more elastic demand.
1. Is the demand for sirloin steak more elastic than the demand for eggs? Why?
2. Is the demand for gas, in general, more elastic than the demand for a specific brand of gas like Chevron? Why?
3. Is the demand for Android phones more elastic than the demand for iPhones? Why?