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

Price elasticity of demand — practice question

(a)[8]

Cross elasticity of demand for bread with respect to the price of rice is +1.4 while the cross elasticity of demand for bread with respect to the price of butter is –0.7. Explain why the cross elasticity of demand figures for bread differ.

(b)[12]

Explain how price elasticity of demand and income elasticity of demand affect business decisions. Discuss which measure is likely to be more useful to a business.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 20-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: What does XED mean

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI