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Impact of Demand Curve Steepness on Pricing Power
A firm's pricing decision is significantly influenced by the slope of the demand curve, which indicates how sensitive consumer demand is to price changes. If the demand curve is steep, it signifies that a price increase will not cause a substantial decrease in sales. This allows the firm greater power to raise its price without losing many customers.
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