Notes and extra practice on Elasticities. The following notes discuss the basics, and the use, of elasticities in economics. The material is aimed at the first-year level and covers the sort of material often seen in microeconomics courses. I do use (some) calculus throughout. Topics covered include: Introducing Elasticities Interpreting Elasticities ‘Elastic’ versus ‘Inelastic’ Responsiveness ARC/ Midpoint Elasticity Formula Point Elasticity Formula Why we use the Midpoint in our ARC/Midpoint Elasticity Formula Introduction to Price Elasticity of Demand How Elasticity Changes Along the Demand Curve Introduction to Price Elasticity of Supply Elasticity Statements about of Whole Demand and Whole Supply Curves The Sorts of Goods that are Likely to be Demand Elastic or Demand Inelastic The Sorts of Goods that are Likely to be Supply Elastic or Supply Inelastic When Price Elasticity of Supply is Always Equal to 1 Income Elasticity of Demand Cross Price Elasticity of Demand Price Elasticity of Demand and Total Revenue Price Elasticity of Demand and Marginal Revenue Price Elasticity of Demand and Optimal Pricing Total 116 pages Thank you for supporting Econhelp xxx