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Long-Run vs. Short-Run Demand Elasticity

The price elasticity of demand for a good often varies between the short run and the long run. Demand typically becomes more elastic in the long run as consumers have sufficient time to alter their purchasing habits and find substitute products. In the short run, consumers may be constrained by their existing durable goods, but over a longer period, they can switch to different options in response to price changes.

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