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

Price elasticity of demand — practice question

(a)[8]

Using diagram(s), briefly explain how the reason for a movement along the demand curve differs from the reason for a shift in the demand curve and assess the effect on the demand for one good of price changes in other goods.

(b)[12]

Assess whether knowledge of income elasticity of demand or price elasticity of demand for its product is more useful to a business trying to raise the total expenditure on its product during a period of economic growth.

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This 20-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: AO1 Knowledge and Understanding (max 3 marks): an accurate demand (and supply) diagram/or 2 separate diagrams clearly showing a movement and a shift (1).

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