Demand Drop Illustrating High Elasticity in the Low-Loyalty Game
In the windsurfing/kitesurfing game with only 14 loyal customers, the high elasticity of demand is demonstrated by the significant drop in Wanda's sales when she raises her price from low (L) to high (H). Specifically, if Kit's price is low, Wanda's demand falls from 30 to 7 units. If Kit's price is high, her demand still drops substantially from 53 to 20 units. These figures quantify the increased price sensitivity and intense competition that characterize the low-loyalty scenario.
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