Elasticity Flashcards
YED =
%Change in Q / %Change in Income
YED is…
The responsiveness of demand to a Change in Income
If YED is positive 0-1
If YED is positive +1
If YED is negative
Normal good - necessity (inelastic)
Normal good - luxury (elastic)
Inferior good
PED =
%Change in Demand / %Change in Price
PED is…
The responsiveness of Demand to a change in Price
PED is 0 – -1
PED is >-1
Inelastic
Elastic
Factors influencing PED
Brand loyalty
Habit
Type of good
Time
Availability of Subs
XED =
%Change in Demand of A / %Change in Price of B
XED is
The responsiveness of Demand of A to a change in Price if B
XED is 0-1
XED is +1
XED is 0 - -1
XED <-1
Weak Substitute
Strong Substitute
Weak complimentary good
Strong complimentary good
PES =
%Change in Supply / %Change in Price
PES is
The responsiveness of Supply to a change in Price