political argument , demand elasticity, economics homework help

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The price elasticity of demand for urban transit fares has been estimated to lie between -0.1 and -0.6. Based on these results, give an economic argument for raising transit fares. What political arguments might local governments and transit authorities encounter in opposition to these economic arguments?

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Political Argument, demand elasticity - Outline
I.

Economic argument for raising transit fare
A. Increase government revenue
B. Price increase will not affect the demand as it is insensitive
C. Improve people’s standards of living in the long run

II.

Political arguments
A. Increase in fare will increase the cost of living in the short run
B. The increase in fare prices is in expense of the urban transit operators


Running head: POLITICAL ARGUMENT, DEMAND ELASTICITY

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