Elasticity is an economic concept that demonstrates the effect of a product price change on demand. For example, a product such as milk is an inelastic product, since a price change will not ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Introductory-level economics uses supply and demand curves to identify the "ideal" price for a product, service or other economic activity. In Econ 101, these curves assume that the economy is working ...