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Questions
The nature of a commodity determines its price elasticity of demand. Explain.
How does the nature of a good affect its elasticity of demand?
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Solution
Elasticity of demand of a good is influenced by its nature in the following ways:
- When a commodity is a necessity, its demand is generally inelastic (Ed < 1) → food grains, salt, school uniform etc.
- When a commodity is a comfort, its demand is generally unit elastic (Ed = 1) → cooler, TV, mobile phone etc.
- When a commodity is a luxury, its demand is generally elastic (Ed > 1) → car, home theatre, air conditioner etc.
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