As People in Developing Countries Often Prefer to Buy in Smaller

question 55

Multiple Choice

As people in developing countries often prefer to buy in smaller quantities, ________ is one of the most important functions of intermediaries in developing countries and helps perpetuate the long channels of distribution, which are a major obstacle to the expansion of retailing.

• A) product adaptation
• B) breaking bulk
• C) diversification
• D) transfer pricing
• E) dual adaptation

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Definitions:

Price Elasticity of Demand

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