Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Price elasticity of demand

Price elasticity of demand — practice question

(a)[4]

What evidence in the article suggests that loyalty cards make markets imperfectly competitive?

(b)[4]

Analyse why a profit maximising retailer may be interested in the relationship between utility, consumers’ loyalty and price elasticity of demand.

(c)[5]

Consider whether the article presents conflicting evidence about the effectiveness of loyalty cards that provide price discounts.

(d)[7]

Discuss how rationality is used in indifference curve theory of consumer behaviour.

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