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inelasticity

noun/ˌɪnɪlæˈstɪsəti/

C2CEFR level
80/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

The insensitivity of demand or supply to a change in price.

The inelasticity of demand for insulin lets sellers raise prices with little loss of volume.

Topic: Economics in Business English

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