Income elasticity of demand Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
example of goods which demand is increased when income decreases
A
budget food and necessities
2
Q
examples of goods that demand increases when income increases
A
Luxury goods (e.g. holidays)
3
Q
what is a normal good?
A
Demand rises as income rises+ vice versa.
always a positive value
4
Q
what is an inferior good?
A
demand falls as income rises and vice versa- negative value
5
Q
what makes a luxury good
A
a positive sign of 1+ is an even better normal good. Classed as a luxury good
6
Q
Income Elasticity of Demand equation
A
YED= %change in quantity demanded/ %change in income