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In economics, elasticity is how we measure how much one thing reacts to changes in another. It considers how the price of something affects factors such as how many goods will sell, how price changes affect the sales of other goods, and how people react to scarcity and other changes in the market.
 
Did you know that companies use elasticity to help determine price points? Did you know that economists measure elasticity to help understand how tax rates affect the economy? In 1970, two economists led a major study on elasticity. Can you name them? Did you guess Hendrik S. Houthakker and Lester D. Taylor? If so, you’re on the right track! Check out how you score on this and other quizzes to see if you’re an expert.

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