Income and Cross Elasticities of Demand: Calculation & Interpretation
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This assignment provides a detailed explanation of income and cross elasticities of demand, focusing on the responsiveness of demand to changes in consumer income and the prices of related products. It covers the calculation of income elasticity of demand (EdY) using both the formula and mid-point methods, differentiating between normal goods (income elastic and inelastic) and inferior goods. The concept of zero income elasticity is also explained. Practical applications of EdY for producers and governments are discussed. The assignment includes exercises to calculate income elasticity and interpret the results. Furthermore, it explains cross elasticity of demand (EdAB), detailing how it measures the responsiveness of demand for one good to a change in the price of another, distinguishing between substitutes and complements. The calculation of cross elasticity using the mid-point formula is illustrated with examples, and practical uses for producers are highlighted. The document concludes with exercises demonstrating the calculation and interpretation of cross elasticity between different goods, such as rice and bread, and rice and meat.
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