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Price Sensitivity: Definition, How It Works, Example

By Jeremy BowmanUpdated Feb 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM

Key Points

  • Price sensitivity measures how demand changes with price variations.
  • Highly price-sensitive products often have readily available substitutes.
  • Consumers can save by comparing prices on elastic goods like airline tickets.

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