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What is the Price Elasticity of Demand?

The price elasticity of demand (PED) measures the responsiveness of demand to a change in price. It is calculated by dividing the percentage change in quantity demand by the percentage change in price. Pr...

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Answered by Jamie B. Economics tutor
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What is the Gini coefficient?

The Gini coefficient is a measure of inequality. It is equal to 0 when there is no inequality (the economy's income is shared perfectly equally between all individuals) and up to 1 which is perfect inequa...

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Answered by Kathryn H. Economics tutor
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What is consumer and producer surplus?

Consumer and producer surplus are shown by the basic demand and supply curve diagram. Drawing a dotted line from the equilibrium point to each of the axis allows us to show them. The consumer surplus is t...

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Explain what could cause the pound sterling to appreciate.

An appreciation causes a currency to become worth more against other currencies. Using a whiteboard - draw a diagram of a supply/demand exchange rate curves, showing that demand needs to increase and/or s...

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Answered by Rachel W. Economics tutor
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What is a Merit good? Give and example and explain..

Merit goods are goods that are under-consumed. They provide positive externalities and so the social benefit from consumption outweighs the private benefit. Market failure occurs when merit goods are unde...

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