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

Price elasticity of supply — practice question

(a)[8]

Explain the factors that can affect the value of the price elasticity of supply for a product.

(b)[12]

Discuss whether income elasticity of demand is the most useful measure of elasticity to a firm.

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This 20-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Knowledge and understanding: define price elasticity of supply (PES) as percentage change in quantity supplied divided by percentage change in price (Up to 2 marks).

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