The demand for good X has been estimated by Q xd = 12 − 3Px + 4Py. Suppose that the price of good X (Px) is $2 per unit and the price of good Y (Py) is $1 per unit. (a) Calculate the own price elasticity. Please show your calculations. (b) Calculate the cross price elasticity of demand. Please show your calculations.

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The demand for good X has been estimated by Q xd = 12 − 3Px + 4Py. Suppose that the price of good X (Px) is $2 per unit and the price of good Y (Py) is $1 per unit.

(a) Calculate the own price elasticity. Please show your calculations.

(b) Calculate the cross price elasticity of demand. Please show your calculations.

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