Price Elasticity for a demand shock
Simulate a demand shock live in your browser. This runs the real Price Elasticity solver — adjust the inputs, watch it respond instantly, and export the result. No install, no account.
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Elasticity measures how much quantity demanded responds to price. Where demand is elastic (|E| > 1), a price cut raises total revenue; where it is inelastic, a price cut lowers revenue. On a straight-line demand curve the top half is elastic, the bottom half inelastic, and revenue peaks exactly at the midpoint where elasticity equals one.
Data Inspector
Governing equation
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About this simulation
The full Price Elasticity tool models a demand shock with the same numerics engineers and scientists use — running entirely client-side. Change any parameter and the result updates in real time, so you can build intuition, check a design, or teach the concept without spreadsheets or installs.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I simulate a demand shock?
- Open this page and use the live Price Elasticity tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.
- Is it free?
- Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.
- Can I use my own numbers?
- Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a demand shock from your own measurements.