The manufacturer of a new kind of fat-free ice cream that has the consistency and taste of regular ice cream is thinking of using a penetration pricing strategy for its new product. Which of the following conditions would argue AGAINST using a penetration pricing strategy for the tasty fat-free ice cream?
A. Once the initial price is set, it is nearly impossible to lower prices without alienating buyers.
B. Economies of scale in production would be substantial.
C. The ice cream market is highly elastic.
D. Retailers are not willing to pay for new brands of premium ice cream in the already overcrowded category.
E. A large portion of the market has inelastic demand for ice cream over a broad range of prices.
Answer: E
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