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Define inelastic demand

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Inelastic demand is when the quantity demanded of a good doesn't respond strongly to changes in price

The percentage change in quantity demanded is less than the percentage change in price (% change in Qd < % change in P)

Equilibrium price (Ep) is less than 1 (Ep < 1)

The demand curve for an inelastic good would be fairly steep

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Holmes, Hannah. "Elasticity." [ECON 1B03]. MDCL 1305. McMaster University. September 19, 2008.

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when demand doesnt alter greatly in relation to an increase or decrease of price

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