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  • Created on: 19-02-13 10:52
what is the concept of elasticity?
the concept of elasticity tries to identify the impact of changes that one variable has on another variable.
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what is price elasticity of demand?
Price of elasticity of demand refers to how much demand changes when there is a change in price
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what is the formula of PED?
% change in the quantity demanded / % change in price
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If price elasticity of demand is above 1, what does this mean?
if PED is above 1 it means price elastic demand, for example, a fall in price means demand rises by proportionately more than the price cut.
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why is PED very helpful to businesses?
PED is helpful because it helps businesses to set their prices for goods and services or whether to alter prices (their business planning)
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