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price elasticity of demand formula

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%change in quantity demanded/ % change in price

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elastic demand
3 features

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value of PED>1
% change in price causes a larger % in QD
the higher the PED value is, the more elastic demand is for the good

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perfectly elastic demand
3 features

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PED is infinite
increase in price means D will fall to 0.
C willing to buy all they can contain at p1 but not at a higher price

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characteristics of elastic goods (6)

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many substitutes
luxuries
large portion of income
elasticity over 1
time to decide if you want it
Sensitive to change in price- most goods have this in the long run

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inelastic demand
3 features

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PED is between 0 and 1
% change in price will cause a smaller % change in QD
the smaller the PED value, the more inelastic a good is

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perfectly inelastic demand
2 features

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PED of 0
Any change in price will have no effect in QD

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characteristics of inelastic goods (5)

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few substitutes
necessities
small portion of income
elasticity 0-1
required now rather than later
Insensitive to change in price – most goods have this in the short run

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unit elasticity

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PED is 1
% change in the price will cause the same % change in demand.

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income elasticity of demand formula

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% change in QD of a good/ % change in real income

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price elasticity of supply formula

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%change in QS/ % change in price

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% change in QS

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change in supply/ original supply

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% change in price

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change in price/ orig price

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general characteristics of elastic supply (5)

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Easy to produce
Low barriers to entry (many firms)
Low cost or generic input
Easy to switch from producing alternate goods
Elasticity coefficient more than 1

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general characteristics of inelastic supply (5)

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Hard to produce
High barriers to entry (few firms producing the product)
High cost or specialized inputs
Hard to switch as not a lot of goods
Elasticity coefficient less than 1

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Determinants of PES- market period

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immediate after a change in price. Supply is highly inelastic because firms cant immediately produce more of a good due to the lack of fops

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Determinants of PES-Short run
1 feature

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firms capacity is fixed and so is at least 1 factor of production. supply slightly more elastic

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Determinants of PES-long run
1 feature

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firms have time to vary the amount of capital they use so supply is highly elastic. In the long run an increase in price will result in a much greater increase in QS than in the market period or the short run

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determinants of PES- the mobility of resources

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if resources (labour and capital) can be quicky put into or taken out of production, supply tends to be more elastic. Generally this applies to low skilled manufactured goods the supply of which is more elastic than high-tech, capital-intensive manufactured goods

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determinants of PES- The ability to store stocks

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If storage costs are low, suppliers can store excess inventory during periods of low demand and release it onto the market when demand increases (non-perishable goods). Goods that are perishable or have a limited shelf life may have a lower elasticity of supply because they cannot be stored for long periods without deteriorating in quality or value.

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what does YED measure

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how much the demand of a good changes with a change in real income

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what is an inferior good

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goods that have a negative YED. As income rises, demand falls. A rise in income will mean that inferior good will be replaced by a substitute considered better quality

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what is a normal good

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positive YED- as income rises so does demand. the size of the demand increase is dependent on the products elasticity. (0<YED>1) everyday consumer products such as clothing, electronics, restaurant meals, entertainment, and vacations. As consumers' incomes increase, they tend to spend more on these goods and services, leading to higher demand.</YED>

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what is a superior good

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product that people demand more of as they their incomes grow- luxury products e.g top of the range sports car. If the YED of a product is elastic (YED>1) then its a luxury (superior) good they tend to allocate a larger proportion of their budget to purchasing superior goods.

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example of an elastic good

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luxury item e.g holiday

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example of inelastic good

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demand don’t change much with the price e.g petrol

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example of perfectly inelastic good

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quantity demanded or supplied of a good remains constant regardless of changes in its price.
e.g life changing medicine

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example of unit elastic good (not specific)

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an essential good with lots of substitutes e.g a banana as if the price dropped by 10% then the demand for banana will increase by 10%

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example of perfectly elastic good

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luxury products, such as jewels, gold, and high-end cars, since their demand is very sensitive to price changes

29
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consumer surplus meaning

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Area below the demand curve and above the equilibrium price line

The difference between the price that a consumer is willing to pay for a good or service and the price they actually pay (the equilibrium price)

30
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producer surplus

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Area above the supply curve and below the equilibrium price line

The difference between the price that a producer is willing to supply a good or service at and the price that they actually worth on the market (the equilibrium price)

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types of market equilibrium

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stable
unstable
neutral

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what is market equilibrium

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Price and output are stable
Supply is equal to demand

33
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what is market disequilibrium

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Supply and demand are not equal- excess supply and demand in the market

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Cross- Price Elasticity of Demand XED

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Measure of how the quantity demanded of one good responds to the change in price of another good

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Formula for Cross- Price Elasticity of Demand XED

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Percentage change in quantity demanded of good A/ percentage change in price of good B

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Does demand contract or extend when prices rise

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Contract

37
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Does demand contract or extend when prices fall

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Extends

38
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elasticity definition

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a measure of the responsiveness of the quantity demanded of a product or service to changes in its price

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relationship between inelastic ped and a firms total revenue

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when firms increase the price of an inelastic good, the demand will decrease but that much so they are receiving more revenue as people are still buying it e.g petrol

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usefulness of p (price) ed (demand) (3)

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Firms utilise price elasticity of demand to determine the optimal pricing strategy for their products allowing them to have the greatest revenue possible
helps economists and businesses understand how consumers react to price changes.
helps in forecasting changes in demand due to price changes. It provides insights into how changes in price might affect sales volume, allowing firms to make more accurate predictions about future revenue and adjust production accordingly

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usefulness of y (income) ed (2)

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economists can make predictions about future consumption patterns, economic trends, and the overall direction of the economy.
helps economists and businesses understand how consumers adjust their spending patterns as their incomes change- understanding these relationships is crucial for forecasting consumer behaviour and making informed business decisions.

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usefulness of x (cross) ed (2)

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helps determine whether two goods are substitutes or complements. If the cross elasticity is positive, it indicates that the goods are substitutes, meaning an increase in the price of one good leads to an increase in the demand for the other. Conversely, if the cross elasticity is negative, it suggests the goods are complements, meaning an increase in the price of one good reduces the demand for the other.
Understanding the elasticity between their product and competitors’ products helps in setting competitive prices. For example, if a firm discovers that its product has a high cross elasticity with a competitor’s product, it might need to adjust its pricing strategy to remain competitive (e.g decreasing it so consumers buy from them)

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usefulness of p (price) es (supply) (2)

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PES is crucial for infrastructure planning, particularly in industries where significant lead times are required to increase production capacity. Understanding the elasticity of supply helps in making informed decisions about investing in infrastructure and capacity expansion.
If the supply of a good is highly elastic (PES > 1), firms can easily adjust their production in response to changes in price, maximizing profitability. Conversely, if supply is inelastic (PES < 1), firms may struggle to adjust production quickly, leading to potential shortages or surpluses.

44
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what is ceteris paribus mean

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'’all other things being equal’’
as long as all the other factors remain constant the

45
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pes formula

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%change in qs/%change in price

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