In a study, by economist Paul Gertler and Jacques van der Gaag, it was found that the price elasticity of demand for hospital services in Peru was 0.67 among poor households and 0.29 among wealthy households. What will be the impact on poor and wealthy households of a government decision to increase the price of hospital services by 10%

In a study, by economist Paul Gertler and Jacques van der Gaag, it was found that the price elasticity of demand for hospital services in Peru was 0.67 among poor households and 0.29 among wealthy households. What will be the impact on poor and wealthy households of a government decision to increase the price of hospital services by 10%

Survey Of Economics

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337111522

Author:Tucker, Irvin B.

Publisher:Tucker, Irvin B.

Chapter5: Price Elasticity Of Demand And Supply

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