price elasticity¶
change in quantity on change in price
- < 1 → inelastic
- > 1 → elastic
the labor demand curve will be steep (i.e. more inelastic) if the marginal product of labor drops off quickly as more workers are added
change in quantity on change in price
the labor demand curve will be steep (i.e. more inelastic) if the marginal product of labor drops off quickly as more workers are added