Suppose that after hurricane Irene, the average income in Cape Charles, Virginia decreased by 16 percent. In response to this change in income, suppose the quantity of steak demanded in Cape Charles (holding the price of steak constant) decreased by 14 percent. What is the income elasticity of demand for steak in Cape Charles?

0.875

Explanation:

The income elasticity of demand measures the responsiveness of quantity demanded to changes in income.

Income elasticity of demand = percentage change in quantity demanded / percentage change in income

14% / 16% = 0.875

Demand is inelastic because the coefficient of elasticity is less than one.

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