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Economic Definition of midpoint formula. Defined.

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Term midpoint formula Definition: A simple technique for calculating the coefficient of elasticity that estimates the average elasticity for discrete changes in two variables, A and B. The distinguishing characteristic of this formula is that percentage changes are calculated based on the average of the initial and ending values of each variable, rather than initial values.

 

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