Elasticity measures how one variable responds to changes in another, such as price impacting demand. Businesses use it to set pricing strategies, forecast revenue, and optimize inventory. Consumers benefit through more competitive markets, while policymakers rely on elasticity to gauge tax effects and market efficiency. It is essential in economics for understanding supply and demand dynamics.
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