This week, I ask that you identify three interrelated
markets that allows you to demonstrate your understanding of when
an event causes movement along the demand curve (a change in
quantity demand), and when an event causes the demand curve to
shift completely (a change in demand).
For example, consider the demand for Hot Dogs, Hot Dog Buns (a
complement of hot dogs), and Hamburgers (a substitute for
hamburgers).
Now, for some reason, the price of hot dogs decline. What
impact will this have in the three markets?
1) In the hot dog market, a decline in price of the hot dogs
(notice same market) will cause movement along the demand
curve. As the price falls, the quantity
demanded increases. It is shows by moving to a point that
is lower and to the right of the original curve.
2) In the hot dog BUN market, a decline in price of HOT DOGS
(notice different market) will cause an increase in
demand for hot dog buns (because they are
complements). It is shown by a shift in right of the demand
curve.
3) In the Hamburger market, a decline in price of HOT DOGS (note
different market) will cause a decrease in
demandfor hamburgers (because hot dogs and hamburgers are
substitutes). It is shown a shift to the left of the
demand curve.
Your assignment:
Identify three related goods. Demonstrate ONE change that
causes a movement along a demand curve, and the SAME CHANGE causes
shifts in two other markets (think complement and
substitute). Describe your markets.
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