PED, QED and XED Flashcards

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1
Q

is PED always negative or positive?

A

negative

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2
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what is the PED formula

A

PED = %ΔQD / %ΔP

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3
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define PED

A

PED measures the responsiveness of Quantity Demanded to a change in Price

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4
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What does it mean when PED is bigger than 1

A

It means it is elastic. Consumers are very responsive.

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5
Q

0 - 1 is

A

inelastic

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6
Q

when YED is negative it is

A

an inferior good

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7
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if YED = -0.3 what is the good

A

inferior and income inelastic

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