Price Elasticity And Demand Flashcards

1
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How do we calculate price elasticity

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PED=percentage change in quantity demand/percentage change in price

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Factors influencing PEDS

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1.availability of substitute products
2.branding
3.relative price/expense of product
4.luxury or necessity
5.time

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What is the effect on PEDS of availability of substitute products

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If there are no substitute products consumers need to buy them regardless. Products will end up price inelastic

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What is the effect of branding

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The stronger the brand the more price I elastic the product or service is

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