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Why cross elasticity of perfect substitute good is infinity
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Cross Elasticity (A,B) = % change in quantity demanded in A / % change in price of B. For substitute goods, as the price of one good rises, the demand for the substitute good increases that means elasticity is always positive. For example, if the price of coffee increases, consumers may purchase less coffee and more tea. Thus in case of perfect substitutes, the cross elasticity of demand will be equal to positive infinity as they are fully replaceable and sensitive to each others prices.
Sudha Reddy
Cross Elasticity (A,B) = % change in quantity demanded in A / % change in price of B. For substitute goods, as the price of one good rises, the demand for the substitute good increases that means elasticity is always positive. For example, if the price of coffee increases, consumers may purchase less coffee and more tea. Thus in case of perfect substitutes, the cross elasticity of demand will be equal to positive infinity as they are fully replaceable and sensitive to each others prices.
but how come demand is infinity , can u please elaborate
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nisam Mbut how come demand is infinity , can u please elaborate
It is a theoretical concept - does not exist in reality.
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