Economics attrivutes of consumer and firms

3 important questions on Economics attrivutes of consumer and firms

Price Elasticity of demand

Unitary price elastic
Prices elastic
Price inelastic
perfect price inelastic

Edp = - 1 Unitary price inelastic
(P increases 10 %, D decreases 10%)
Edp  < -1 price elastic
(P increases 10%, D decreased more than 10% )
Edp  > -1 price inelastic
(P increases 10 %. D decreases less than 10 %)
Edp  = 0 perfect price inelastic
(P increases 10 %, D stays the same )

Cross price elasticity of demand

•What effect does the change in price for one product have on demand for another product?


–Em,n > 0  Price n increases, demand m increases = substitutes
–Em,n < 0   Price n increases, demand m decreases = complements
–Em,n = 0  Price n increases, no effect on demand m = non- related products


Hotel industry: different rates depending on

High season – low season
Normal days – holidays
Weekdays – weekends

The question on the page originate from the summary of the following study material:

  • A unique study and practice tool
  • Never study anything twice again
  • Get the grades you hope for
  • 100% sure, 100% understanding
Remember faster, study better. Scientifically proven.
Trustpilot Logo