Economists estimate price elasticities more precisely by using average price and quantity to compute percentage changes. Thus, 11eb71ec_4d97_da42_a6e4_39a4078cc43b_SM2461_00 Using this formula, compute E for a popcorn price increase from 20 cents to 40 cents per ounce (Figure 4.5).

Essentials of Economics 8th Edition by Bradley Schiller

Edition 8ISBN: 978-0073511399

Edition 8ISBN: 978-0073511399

Exercise 6

Economists estimate price elasticities more precisely by using average price and quantity to compute percentage changes. Thus,

Using this formula, compute E for a popcorn price increase from 20 cents to 40 cents per ounce (Figure 4.5).

Explanation

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Given:
At price 20 cents the quantity de...