The case for product differentiation does not include the fact that

A. products that satisfy a real demand survive.
B. it wastes society's scarce resources.
C. new products satisfy people with different preferences.
D. standards of living rise with product innovation.


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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