Cross Price Elasticity of Demand (XED
Cross-Price Elasticity of Demand (XED) measures the responsiveness of the quantity demanded for one good (Good X) to a price change in another good (Good Y).
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💡 Practical Example
Price of Coffee (Good Y) increases from $10 to $12. Demand for Tea (Good X) increases from 100 to 130 units: XED = +26.09% / +18.18% = +1.43 (SUBSTITUTE GOODS).
📖 About Cross Price Elasticity of Demand (XED
Cross-Price Elasticity of Demand (XED) measures the responsiveness of the quantity demanded for one good (Good X) to a price change in another good (Good Y). Positive XED indicates substitutes, while negative XED indicates complements.
To use the Cross Price Elasticity of Demand (XED) Calculator, enter your Initial Price of Good Y (P_Y1), New Price of Good Y (P_Y2), Initial Demand Quantity of Good X (Q_X1) and other values. The calculator instantly computes Cross Price Elasticity (XED), Product Relationship Classification and more. Results update in real time as you change any input — no submit button needed.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your Initial Price of Good Y (P_Y1) (e.g. 10.00 in ), New Price of Good Y (P_Y2) (e.g. 12.00 in ), Initial Demand Quantity of Good X (Q_X1) (e.g. 100 in units), and New Demand Quantity of Good X (Q_X2) (e.g. 130 in units). Results update instantly as you type — adjust any value to compare scenarios.
The Formula
Midpoint Arc Formula:
Percentage Change in Quantity Q_X = [ (Q_X2 - Q_X1) ÷ Average Q_X ] × 100
Percentage Change in Price P_Y = [ (P_Y2 - P_Y1) ÷ Average P_Y ] × 100
Cross Price Elasticity (XED) = % Change in Q_X ÷ % Change in P_Y
Worked Example
Price of Coffee (Good Y) increases from 10 to
- Demand for Tea (Good X) increases from 100 to 130 units:
XED = +26.09% / +18.18% = +1.43 (SUBSTITUTE GOODS).
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