Price Elasticity And Demand Flashcards
1
Q
How do we calculate price elasticity
A
PED=percentage change in quantity demand/percentage change in price
2
Q
Factors influencing PEDS
A
1.availability of substitute products
2.branding
3.relative price/expense of product
4.luxury or necessity
5.time
3
Q
What is the effect on PEDS of availability of substitute products
A
If there are no substitute products consumers need to buy them regardless. Products will end up price inelastic
4
Q
What is the effect of branding
A
The stronger the brand the more price I elastic the product or service is