The employees at Hasket Electronics, Inc all received a significant raise. Afterward, the amount of food bought from the company’s vending machines decreased. Judging from this information, vending machine food would be considered a(n) ______.

a. inferior good
b. superior good
c. normal good
d. abnormal good


a. inferior good

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is Walmart's competitive advantage in Mexico?

A) Walmart purchased all Mexican retail chains and eliminated competitors. B) Walmart is able to transfer its "everyday low prices" concept to Mexico. C) Walmart offers affordable, unique products for niche markets in Mexico. D) Customers prefer to buy from American companies instead of

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