At Ben's college, the local Dunkin' Donuts gives a 10 percent discount to students. Is this price discrimination? Why or why not?

What will be an ideal response?


When firms sell the same product to different resellers (wholesalers, distributors, or retailers) at different prices, it can be considered price discrimination; usually, larger firms receive lower prices. This does not apply to end customers, however, so giving a discount to students is not price discrimination.

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