
(a)
(a)

Explanation of Solution
The general formula for calculating
Substitute the respective values in Equation (1) to calculate the price elasticity of demand in the first case.
Price elasticity of demand is 3 (ignore the sign).
Price elasticity of
(b)
Price elasticity of demand.
(b)

Explanation of Solution
By using Equation (1), the calculation of price elasticity of demand in second case is shown below:
Price elasticity of demand is 1.4.
Price elasticity of demand: Price elasticity refers to the responsiveness of changes or the change in quantity demanded due to the change in price.
(c)
Price elasticity of demand.
(c)

Explanation of Solution
By using Equation (1), the calculation of price elasticity of demand in third case is shown below:
Price elasticity of demand is .71.
Price elasticity of demand: Price elasticity refers to the responsiveness of changes or the change in quantity demanded due to the change in price.
(d)
Change in demand and supply.
(d)

Explanation of Solution
By using Equation (1), the calculation of price elasticity of demand in fourth case is shown below:
Price elasticity of demand is .33.
Price elasticity of demand: Price elasticity refers to the responsiveness of changes or the change in quantity demanded due to the change in price.
Want to see more full solutions like this?
- Suppose there is a new preventative treatment for a common disease. If you take the preventative treatment, it reduces the average amount of time you spend sick by 10%. The optimal combination of Z (home goods) and H (health goods). both may increase both may increase or one may stay the same while the other increases. both may decrease H may increase; Z may not change Z may increase; H may decreasearrow_forwardIn the Bismarck system,. may arise. neither selection both adverse and risk selection ☑ adverse selection risk selectionarrow_forwardPls fill out/explain to me these notes and explanations, thanksarrow_forward
- Simple explanations plsarrow_forwardThis question examines the relationship between the Indian rupee (Rs) and the US dollar ($). We denote the exchange rate in rupees per dollar as ERS/$. Suppose the Bank of India permanently decreases its money supply by 4%. 1. First, consider the effect in the long run. Using the following equation, explain how the change in India's money supply affects the Indian price level, PIN, and the exchange rate, ERS/$: AERS/STIN ERS/$ - ·TUS = (MIN - 9IN) - (Mus - gus). MIN 2. How does the decrease in India's money supply affect the real money supply, in the long PIN run. 3. Based on your previous answer, how does the decrease in the Indian money supply affect the nominal interest rate, UN, in the long run? (hint: M = L(i)Y hold in the long run) 4. Illustrate the graphs to show how a permanent decrease in India's money supply affects India's money and FX markets in the long run. (hint: you may refer to the figures on lecture slides #5, titled "Analysis in the long run.") 5. Illustrate the…arrow_forwardPlease explain the concept/what this fill in graph, thanksarrow_forward
- Exploring EconomicsEconomicsISBN:9781544336329Author:Robert L. SextonPublisher:SAGE Publications, IncEconomics Today and Tomorrow, Student EditionEconomicsISBN:9780078747663Author:McGraw-HillPublisher:Glencoe/McGraw-Hill School Pub Co
- Economics (MindTap Course List)EconomicsISBN:9781337617383Author:Roger A. ArnoldPublisher:Cengage Learning





