Elasticity Flashcards

1
Q

YED =

A

%Change in Q / %Change in Income

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2
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YED is…

A

The responsiveness of demand to a Change in Income

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3
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If YED is positive 0-1
If YED is positive +1
If YED is negative

A

Normal good - necessity (inelastic)
Normal good - luxury (elastic)
Inferior good

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4
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PED =

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%Change in Demand / %Change in Price

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5
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PED is…

A

The responsiveness of Demand to a change in Price

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6
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PED is 0 – -1
PED is >-1

A

Inelastic
Elastic

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7
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Factors influencing PED

A

Brand loyalty
Habit
Type of good
Time
Availability of Subs

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8
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XED =

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%Change in Demand of A / %Change in Price of B

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9
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XED is

A

The responsiveness of Demand of A to a change in Price if B

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10
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XED is 0-1
XED is +1
XED is 0 - -1
XED <-1

A

Weak Substitute
Strong Substitute
Weak complimentary good
Strong complimentary good

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11
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PES =

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%Change in Supply / %Change in Price

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12
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PES is

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The responsiveness of Supply to a change in Price

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