what is inelasticity?

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In economics, ineslasticity is the opposite of elasticity.

This article may help you:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elasticity_(economics)
You may find this deinition of inelasticity to be helpful.

A characteristic that describes the interdependence of the supply, demand and price of a commodity. A commodity is inelastic when a price change does not create an increase or decrease in consumption; inelasticity exists when supply and demand are relatively unresponsive to changes in price.
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