PPT-Equilibrium, Price Controls, & Elasticity

SSEMI2c 3b Explain and illustrate the effects of price floors and ceilings The intersection of supply and demand Equilibrium Price Where Demand and Supply Meet Equilibrium is the point where Demand and Supply cross.  . Elasticity measures the degree of one variable’s dependence on another variable, or the “sensitivity” of one variable to a change in another variable. .  . While calculating elasticity, changes are expressed in relative (percentage) terms. . A measure of the responsiveness of one variable (usually quantity demanded or supplied) to a change in another variable. Most commonly used elasticity: price elasticity of demand, defined as:. Elasticity. Chapter 5. Outline. The Elasticity of Demand. Applications of Demand Elasticity. The Elasticity of Supply. Applications of Supply Elasticity. Using . Elasticities. for Quick . Predictions . Appendix . Chapter 3,4. Volatile oil prices . St. Louis Fed FRED database. . Prices and Production 1976-2013. BP Statistical Review of World Energy. . Laws of Supply and Demand. Supply and Demand Framework. A description of a market includes the quantity of goods that are sold in that market, . 1. Chapter 6. Elasticity. 2. Concepts in this chapter:. Price elasticity of demand. Cross price elasticity of . demand. Income elasticity of demand. Price elasticity of supply. Elasticity measures sensitivity. Chapter 5. Outline. The Elasticity of Demand. Applications of Demand Elasticity. The Elasticity of Supply. Applications of Supply Elasticity. Using . Elasticities. for Quick . Predictions . Appendix . Elasticity of Demand describes the percentage change in . quantity demanded. that follows a price . change.. Elasticity of Demand. Demand is . Elastic. Demand is . Inelastic. . Change in Price. Large Change in . In this chapter, look for the answers to these questions:. What is elasticity? What kinds of issues can elasticity help us understand?. What is the price elasticity of demand? How is it related to the demand curve? How is it related to revenue & expenditure?. I. . A change in demand. II. A change in supply.  . I . only . B) II only . C. ) Both I and II . D. ) Neither I nor II. If other factors are held constant, a decrease in supply . causes. quantity . supplied to decrease. . AP Microeconomics. Mr. Bordelon. Which of the following best describes price elasticity of demand?. Price elasticity of demand measures the responsiveness of the change in the quantity demanded to a change in price.. Price Elasticity of Demand What is it (in simple language)? It’s how much buyers will respond to a change in price. It’s the percentage change in quantity demanded ÷ the percentage change in price. Elasticity – the concept. The responsiveness of one variable to changes in another. When price rises, what happens . to demand?. Demand falls. BUT!. How much does demand fall?. Elasticity – the concept. ECONOMICS. and. MICROECONOMICS. Paul Krugman | Robin Wells. What is the definition of . elasticity?. What is the meaning and importance of:. price elasticity of demand?. income elasticity of demand?. How would you respond?. If the price of Nikes dropped by 25%, how likely would you be to buy more Nikes?. If the price of a Starbucks lattes increased by 25%, how likely would you be to buy fewer lattes?.