<p>I am attempting to compute the price elasticity of a good with the help of a time series, and am unsure whether to correct the prices for inflation. Is there a standard argument for one or the other option? I would also be grateful for a reference.</p>

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@afreelunch this deserves a shot at credit for being the answer, because it is.  :)
heh
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@afreelunch Concise and understandable. I would accept this as an answer if you wish to post it as such.
Anthony
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Does one include inflation when computing elasticity?
Anthony
# Does one include inflation when computing elasticity?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2020-01-15)

I am attempting to compute the price elasticity of a good with the help of a time series, and am unsure whether to correct the prices for inflation. Is there a standard argument for one or the other option? I would also be grateful for a reference.

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: @afreelunch this deserves a shot at credit for being the answer, because it is.  :)  
> **username_0**: @afreelunch Concise and understandable. I would accept this as an answer if you wish to post it as such.  

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