Critics of advertising argue that it:

A. lowers price by increasing competition.
B. results in more variety of products.
C. establishes brand loyalty, which promotes competition.
D. serves as a barrier to entry for new firms.


Answer: D

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a. remain unchanged b. rise then fall c. rise d. fall

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To maximize profits, an airline will offer _____ prices to customers with _____ demand.

A. lower; inelastic B. higher; elastic C. the lowest; the least D. higher; inelastic

Economics

Black and Hispanics poverty rates in the United States are about twice as high as Asian and white poverty rates.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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