When the Elasticity of Demand or Supply Is Greater Than

question 218

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When the elasticity of demand or supply is greater than 1.0, then that demand or supply is said to be elastic.

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Definitions:

Maturity Risk

The risk that arises from the length of time until the principal amount of a fixed-income investment becomes due and payable, affecting the investment's exposure to interest rate changes.

Base Interest Rate

The minimum interest rate set by a central bank for lending to other banks, used as a benchmark for interest rates on loans and mortgages.

Pure Rate

The interest rate that reflects only the time value of money.

Liquidity Risk Premium

The additional return demanded by investors for holding assets that are not easily convertible into cash without a significant loss in value.