Question

Let's examine the market for iPads. Assume iPads are a normal good, Microsoft Surfaces are a substitute, and Apple Pencils are a complement. If the price of silicon (a key component of iPads) increases, what would happen to Supply or Demand for iPads (all else held equal)?

Answer 1

Answer:

the supply curve for iPads would shift to the left, decreasing the quantity supplied at every price level. This shift would result in a price increase. Since the price of iPads increased, the demand will decrease, also decreasing the demand of Apple Pencils.

Since Microsoft Surface are substitutes, when the price of iPads increase, the demand for Surface tablets will increase.