Define elasticity of demand lesser than unity. – InterviewSolution

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1.	Define elasticity of demand lesser than unity.
Answer» When change in demand is proportionately lesser than change in income of the consumer then this type of income elasticity of demand is known to be lesser than unity. In such a case, elasticity of demand ε_y < 1.

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