Price Elasticity of Demand

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Price Elasticity of Demand is a measure of how the quantity demanded of a good responds to a change in its price. A price elasticity of demand of -1 indicates unitary elasticity, where a 1% change in price results in an equal 1% change in quantity demanded. This concept is crucial for pricing strategies and revenue forecasting.

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