Consider the Following Demand Curve for Starbucks Coffee

question 46

Essay

Consider the following demand curve for Starbucks coffee. (a)Suppose the current price is $8 per cup.Using elasticity of demand,explain why Starbucks should not increase the price in order to increase total revenue.
(b)Suppose the current price is $2 per cup.Using elasticity of demand,explain why Starbucks should not lower the price in order to increase total revenue.

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