For a linear demand curve, how does the price elasticity of demand vary along the curve?

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Published
1 Jun 2019
Last updated
28 May 2026

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On a linear demand curve, the price elasticity of demand is elastic when prices are high (upper portion) and becomes inelastic as prices decrease (lower portion). This occurs because the percentage change in quantity demanded relative to price changes varies along the straight line.

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