Income elasticity of demand Flashcards

(6 cards)

1
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example of goods which demand is increased when income decreases

A

budget food and necessities

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examples of goods that demand increases when income increases

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Luxury goods (e.g. holidays)

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what is a normal good?

A

Demand rises as income rises+ vice versa.
always a positive value

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4
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what is an inferior good?

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demand falls as income rises and vice versa- negative value

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5
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what makes a luxury good

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a positive sign of 1+ is an even better normal good. Classed as a luxury good

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6
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Income Elasticity of Demand equation

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YED= %change in quantity demanded/ %change in income

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