THE FOLLOWING IS THE DEMAND FUNCTION FOR SUGAR:
Qs = 20 -5Ps + 3Pe + 6Y
Where Qs = demand for sugar (in pounds)
Ps = $5 = price of "sugar" for pounds
Pe = $50= price of "equal" pounds
Y = $100 = per capital income for a week
A. Compute and interpret (using a one percent change) the price elasticity.
B. Compute and interpret (using a one percent change) the cross price elasticity.
C. Compute and interpret (using a one percent change) the income elasticity.