Availability of Substitutes as a Determinant of Demand Elasticity
The price elasticity of demand for a product is heavily influenced by the availability of similar substitutes. When numerous comparable alternatives exist, consumers become highly responsive to price changes, leading to elastic demand. A small price increase can cause a large drop in demand as consumers can easily switch to a competing product.
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