In general, a firm sends a signal to consumers that their product is high quality when

A. it spends very little in advertising campaigns.
B. it has low level fixed costs.
C. it has high level of fixed costs.
D. it gives huge discounts to large sellers.


Answer: C

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All of the following can cause conflict between divisions EXCEPT

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Which of the following characteristics applies to a monopolistically competitive? industry?

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