Income Elasticity Of Demand Flashcards

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Income Elasticity Of Demand

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Measures the responsiveness of demand after a percentage change In consumer income

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Income Elasticity Of Demand Formula

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percentage change in quantity demanded / percentage change in income

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If YED is greater than one price is…

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income Elastic

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If YED is less than one price is…

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income Inelastic

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Factors effecting YED (list)

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Whether the product is a necessity, luxury, or inferior good

Consumer confidence about the economy

Economic growth

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