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ZIMSEC A-Level Economics

3.2Elasticity concepts

Elasticity concepts in ZIMSEC A-Level 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. 3.2.1Explain and calculate price, income and cross elasticities of demand and interpret the numerical values.
  2. 3.2.2Explain the factors affecting elasticity of demand.
  3. 3.2.3Evaluate the importance of elasticity for households, firms and government, including its implications for revenue.

Lessons

  • Income elasticity and cross elasticity of demand

    40 min

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  • PED, total revenue and pricing decisions

    45 min

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  • Price elasticity of demand: measuring and interpreting responsiveness

    45 min

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Elasticity concepts: sample question

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A firm with elastic demand cuts its price. Total revenue will

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