ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

ELASTICITY OF DEMAND

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not a determinant of PES?
A
Factor Mobility
B
Adjustment Time Period
C
Technology
D
Type of Industry
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Determinants of PES Supply elasticity depends on a number of factors: The time period. The substitutability of factors of production available to the firm. Level of spare capacity within the firm.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: Supply is not a determinant of price elasticity of demand as it does not concern the producers’ willingness to produce output but rather the consumers’ willingness to purchase outputs at a given price level.

Detailed explanation-3: -Availability of substitutes, type or nature of a product, income, price, and time are the five known factors that affect the PED.

Detailed explanation-4: -Determinants of Elasticity of Supply Effortlessness of switching. Ease of storage. Length of the period of production. The time frame of training.

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