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Cambridge IGCSE Economics

2.7Price elasticity of supply (PES)

Price elasticity of supply (PES) in Cambridge IGCSE Economics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 2.7.1Define price elasticity of supply.
  2. 2.7.2Calculate PES with the formula, interpret its value and draw supply curves showing different PES.
  3. 2.7.3Explain the main influences on whether supply is elastic or inelastic.

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  • Price elasticity of supply

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Price elasticity of supply (PES): sample question

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The PES for a good is 0.4. Supply is

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