Arc Income Elasticity. The Omaha Best Buy sells seventy-five 50" HDTVs per week whereas the Des Moines store sells only fifty 50" HDTVs per week. Based upon data obtained in the financing process, Omaha customers earn an average income of $55,000 per year, while Des Moines customers earn $45,000 per year.
A. Calculate the implied arc income elasticity of demand.
B. How would you characterize demand for these 50" HDTVs?

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The Answer of Arc Income Elasticity. The Omaha Best Buy sells seventy-five 50" HDTVs per week whereas the Des Moines store sells only fifty 50" HDTVs per week. Based upon data obtained in the financing process, Omaha customers earn an average income of $55,000 per year, while Des Moines customers earn $45,000 per year.
A. Calculate the implied arc income elasticity of demand.
B. How would you characterize demand for these 50" HDTVs?