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

Price elasticity of demand — practice question

(a)[8]

Using a formula, explain what is meant by the income elasticity of demand for a product and assess the extent to which demand for the product will always rise at the same rate as the income of its consumers.

(b)[12]

Assess the extent to which price elasticity of supply or cross elasticity of demand is more useful for businesses.

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