You are on page 1of 1

Prices of related goods and shifts in the demand and supply curves

DEMAND

Substitutes in Consumption (Butter and Margarine)

If price of one good increases, demand for the other good increases (demand curve for the other good shifts right)

If price of one good decreases, demand for the other good decreases (demand curve for the other good shifts left)

Complements in Consumption (Printer and Ink Cartridges)

If price of one good increases, demand for the other good decreases (demand curve for the other good shifts left)

If price of one good decreases, demand for the other good increases (demand curve for the other good shifts right)

SUPPLY

(To be covered in next class, inshaAllah)

Substitutes in Production (Egg and Chicken Meat)

If price of one good increases, supply for other good decreases (supply curve for the other good shifts left)

If price of one good decreases, supply for the other good increases (supply curve for the other good shifts right)

Complements in Production (Beef and Hides)

If price of one good increases, supply for other good increases (supply curve for the other good shifts right)

If price of one good decreases, supply for the other good decreases (supply curve for the other good shifts left)

You might also like