Ashford University Price Elasticity of Demand Questions
1)The price elasticity of demand is people’s responsiveness of quantity demanded (or consumption) when there is a change in price. Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 4 of the textbook.
Respond to the following:
Identify the determinants of the price elasticity of demand. Explain each one.
Determine whether each of the following items is elastic or inelastic: bottled water, gourmet coffee, Apple cell phones, and gasoline. Explain your reasoning.
Respond to the following:
Describe some differences between a positive externality and a negative externality.
Provide one example of a positive externality and a negative externality, respectively. Explain your reasoning.
How could you solve your examples of externalities to attain market efficiency?
Does the government need to intervene with externalities to effect market efficiency?