Microeconomics
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ISBN: 9781319098780
Author: Paul Krugman, Robin Wells
Publisher: Worth Publishers
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Chapter 6, Problem 7P
To determine
To Calculate:
- The
elasticity of demand by using the midpoint method, when the price rises from $5 to $6 with an average tourist income of $20,000. Carry out the same calculation for the average tourist income of $30,000. - The income elasticity of demand by using the midpoint method when price of T-shirts is $4 and the average tourist income rises from $20,000 to $30,000. Carry out the same calculation when the price is $7.
Concept Introduction:
The percentage change of quantity demanded in response to percentage change in price
Income Elasticity of Demand:
The percentage change of quantity demanded in response to percentage change in income
Mid-point Method:
If X is a variable, then percentage change of X using mid-point method is (New value of X − Old Value of X)/ Average value of X
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