Income elasticity of demand

Income elasticity of demand

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  INCOMEELASTICITY OF DEMAND
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  Definition Other things remainingthe same, it is degree of responsiveness of quantity demanded of a commodity due to change in consumer’s income
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  In other words IncomeElasticity of Demand measures by how much the quantity demanded changes with respect to the change in income.
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  Mathematical Expression Where, EY =Elasticity of demand q = Original quantity demanded ∆q = Change in quantity demanded y = Original consumer’s income ∆y = Change in consumer’s income
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  Practical Example Suppose thatthe initial income of a person is Rs.2000 and quantity demanded for the commodity by him is 20 units. When his income increases to Rs.3000, quantity demanded by him also increases to 40 units. Find out the income elasticity of demand.
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  Solution Here, q =100 units ∆q = (40-20) units = 20 units y = Rs.2000 ∆y = Rs. (3000-2000) =Rs.1000 Hence, an increase of Rs.1000 in income i.e. 1% in income leads to a rise of 2% in quantity demanded.
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  Types of IncomeElasticity of demand 1. Positive income elasticity of demand (EY>0) – Income elasticity greater then unity (EY > 1) – Income elasticity equal to unity (EY = 1) – Income elasticity less then unity (EY < 1) 2. Negative income elasticity of demand ( EY<0) 3. Zero income elasticity of demand ( EY=0)
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  1. Positive incomeelasticity of demand (EY>0) If the quantity demanded for a commodity increases with the rise in income of the consumer and vice versa, it is said to be positive income elasticity of demand. For example: As the income of consumer increases, they consume more of superior (luxurious) goods.
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  Income elasticity greaterthen unity (EY > 1) Percentage change in quantity demanded for a commodity is greater than percentage change in income of the consumer, it is said to be income greater than unity
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  Income elasticity equalto unity (EY = 1) Percentage change in quantity demanded for a commodity is equal to percentage change in income of the consumer
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  Income elasticity lessthen unity (EY < 1) Percentage change in quantity demanded for a commodity is less than percentage change in income of the consumer
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  2. Negative incomeelasticity of demand ( EY<0) Quantity demanded for a commodity decreases with the rise in income of the consumer and vice versa
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  3. Zero incomeelasticity of demand ( EY=0) Quantity demanded for a commodity remains constant with any rise or fall in income of the consumer
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