Explain why for some goods, the long-run price elasticity of demand is greater than the short-run price elasticity of demand. Give examples of goods that may display this characteristic.

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Explain why for some goods, the long-run price elasticity of demand is greater than the short-run price elasticity of demand. Give examples of goods that may display this characteristic. 

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