I assume you mean the DEMAND for medicine, not its supply.
It's because a small increase in price doesn't get people to stop taking their medicine. A LARGE increase in price, however, will lead to people taking less.
Price inelastic
Price inelastic means that the supply or demand of a product or service is unaffected by any changes in the price.
elastic
price elasticity=%change in quantity divided by %change in price it's inelastic when the absolute value of price elasticity is between 0 and 1
There are 2 different types price elasticity of demand and price elasticity of supply. If you meant to ask is demand for coal price elastic on inelastic, answer is yes, it is price inelastic. The demand for coal, is unlikely to drop much even if the price of it increases, it can be said that it is a 'necessity'. Since the quantity demanded decreases less than proportionate than the increase in price, it is said to be price inelastic.
Price inelastic
Price inelastic means that the supply or demand of a product or service is unaffected by any changes in the price.
elastic
price elasticity=%change in quantity divided by %change in price it's inelastic when the absolute value of price elasticity is between 0 and 1
There are 2 different types price elasticity of demand and price elasticity of supply. If you meant to ask is demand for coal price elastic on inelastic, answer is yes, it is price inelastic. The demand for coal, is unlikely to drop much even if the price of it increases, it can be said that it is a 'necessity'. Since the quantity demanded decreases less than proportionate than the increase in price, it is said to be price inelastic.
Inelastic demand refers to a situation where the quantity demanded of a good or service is relatively unresponsive to changes in price. Key characteristics include a price elasticity of demand coefficient less than one, indicating that consumers will continue to purchase nearly the same amount even if prices rise significantly. Essential goods, such as food and medicine, often exhibit inelastic demand, as consumers need them regardless of price fluctuations. Additionally, the lack of close substitutes for these goods can further contribute to their inelastic nature.
price elasticity of food would be inelastic, as there are no substitutes and food is a necessity.
Inelastic It is inelastic because it is a necessity, which is a factor that determines price elasticity, bread is a staple diet around the world which makes it a need and therefore a necessity which is inelastic.
Increase. Inelastic demand means that most consumers will continue to buy a good regardless of price.
when price changes it is called inelastic demand and when quantity of demand change that is called elastic of demand.
An elastic item benefits from price decreases whereas an inelastic item does not.
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