Elasticity
Analyze the determinants of the price elasticity of demand and determine if each of the following products are elastic or inelastic:
- Bottled water
- Toothpaste
- Cookie dough ice cream
- Fresh green beans
- Gasoline
In your analysis, please make sure to explain your reasoning and relate your answers to the characteristics of the determinants of the price elasticity of demand.
Guided Response:Review the discussion board posts of your classmates. Note their responses to the determinants of price elasticity of demand. Respond to at least two of your classmates. Discuss with your peers the characteristics of an inelastic versus elastic good.
Carefully review the Discussion Forum Grading Rubricfor the criteria that will be used to evaluate this Discussion Thread.
Externalities
Explain the difference between a positive and negative externality. In your analysis, make sure to provide an example of each type of externality. Why does the government need to get involved with externalities to bring about market efficiency? What solutions need to be provided for your examples?
Guided Response:Review the discussion board posts of your classmates. What are some of the key differences between positive and negative externality? Respond to at least two of your classmates. Analyze the solutions your classmates offered and compare them to your own. Provide advice to your classmates’ solutions for making the market more efficient.
Carefully review the Discussion Forum Grading Rubricfor the criteria that will be used to evaluate this Discussion Thread.
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