Suppose that lettuce and tomatoes are goods that are related on the demand side of the market, and that both markets are in equilibrium. George and Janet are analyzing the effect of an increase in the demand for tomatoes. George is using a partial equilibrium framework, and Janet is using a general equilibrium framework.
a. True or False: George will predict a larger increase in the price of tomatoes than Janet will. Explain.
b. True or False: George will predict a larger increase in the quantity of tomatoes sold than Janet will. Explain.
c. True or False: The answers to parts (a) and (b) depend on whether lettuce and tomatoes are complements or substitutes. Explain.