Cross Elasticity Of Demand Flashcards
What is the equation for cross elasticity of demand?
% change in quantity demanded of good X divided by the % change in price of good Y
What is the definition of XED?
The responsiveness of quantity demanded of a good or service to a change in price of another good or service
XED is between -1 and 1
Inelastic
In reference to proportion what does inelastic mean?
Demand for good X changes at a lesser proportion to the change in price of good Y
XED is larger than 1 and less than -1
Elastic
In reference to proportions describe elasticity
Demand for good X changes at a greater proportion to the change in price of good Y
What does a positive XED mean?
The goods are substitutes
When is XED elastic?
Larger than 1 but less than -1
When is XED inelastic?
Between -1 and 1
Fir what XED s are goods complements?
-ve
For what XED are goods substitutes?
+ve