Factors Affecting Consumer Responsiveness
Understanding that consumers respond differently to price changes for various goods and services, and the reasons why.
Key Questions
- Why do people buy less of some items when prices rise, but still buy others?
- What makes some goods 'necessities' and others 'luxuries' in terms of price changes?
- How do substitutes influence how much consumers react to price changes?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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