What is unitary price elasticity of demand?

Price elasticity of demand (PED) is the responsiveness of quantity demanded to a change in price. Effectively, how much will people increase/decrease the quantity they buy of a good relative to the amount producer raises/lowers the price. This is given by the formula %Qd/%Price. A value of between 0 and -1 will be inelastic, <-1 will be elastic but a value of -1 is said to be unitary elastic. This means that the percentage increase/decrease in price will be exactly equal to the decrease/increase in quantity demanded.

Answered by Alfie S. Economics tutor

11685 Views

See similar Economics A Level tutors

Related Economics A Level answers

All answers ▸

Define a firm's shutdown point, and explain it intuitively using an example


Buyers in the market for iPhones learn that the price of the Samsung Galaxy has increased. Explain how this would shift demand in the market for iPhones.


The UK suffers from a persistent balance of trade deficit. what can the government do to rectify this and balance the trade figures?


How best to maximise marks in exams, for example in definitions or in 20 mark questions


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo
Cookie Preferences