An example of “cream skimming” is when
A. a firm charges the same price to all consumers, even though costs for some are higher.
B. a firm offers a reduced price to the best-paying customers of their competitors.
C. a firm offers a reduction in price on a package sale of two items.
D. All of these are examples of “cream skimming.”
Answer: B
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