What are the advantages to a firm of selling gift certificates?

A. Reduced strain on the refund department and greater quantity sold if your good is a normal good.
B. Greater quantity sold if your good is an inferior good.
C. Greater quantity sold if your good is a normal good.
D. Reduced strain on the refund department and greater quantity sold if your good is an inferior good.


Answer: A

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