Principles of Microeconomics, 7th Edition

Published by South-Western College
ISBN 10: 128516590X
ISBN 13: 978-1-28516-590-5

Chapter 4 - Part II - The Market Forces of Supply and Demand - Problems and Applications - Page 87: 5

Answer

Reduced costs of computer chips (input) leads to an increase in the supply of computers and a decrease in the price of computers. The demand of computer software will increase as computers and computer software are complements. Conversely, the demand for typewriters will decrease since typewriters and computers are substitutes.

Work Step by Step

Refer to diagram for effects on the markets of typewriters and computer software
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