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2% of course grade.  Post as a main point what you learned from the Bicycle  case. Be specific in describing what you learned and how answering the questions led to your learning.  Then  respond to at least 2 classmate posts with an insight of your own.  Note: since this is a reflection on an assignment that is not due until the end of the week, you are not held to the Wednesday night posting requirement for this one discussion topic. You may submit your first post by Sunday  night and then respond to classmate postings by Tuesday night.



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14-06-22 | 21:32:23

I found the week 1 bicycle case to be very interesting especially around the concepts of price elasticity of
demand.  As a technology professional, I seldom engage in conversations at work around such topics
and I found it fascinating. I had never heard of the concepts of elasticity and now knowing the definitions
of demand elastic and demand inelastic have shown me how small changes in price can have a major
impact on revenue.  However, changes in price may also mean a change in quantity sold and it’s
important to evaluate costs and how all of this impacts revenue. Just because you sell larger quantities
doesn’t always mean you are making more money.
For example: There is a great restaurant in my neighbor hood that

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