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Income Elasticity of Demand Calculator

Income Elasticity of Demand Calculator

How does the Income Elasticity of Demand Calculator work?
Calculates the income elasticity of demand using demand changes and income changes. Inputs are demand 1 and demand 0 and income 1 and income 0.

What formulas are used for Income Elasticity of Demand?
εd = ΔD/D/ΔI/I

What 4 concepts are covered in the Income Elasticity of Demand Calculator?
demand
a consumer desire to purchase goods and services and willingness to pay a specific price for them

elasticity
the change in the behavior of buyers and sellers in response to a price change for a good or service

income
the amount of money, property, and other transfers of value received over a set period of time in exchange for services or products.

income elasticity of demand
measures the relationship between the consumers income and the demand for a certain good.
εd = ΔD/D/ΔI/I