Which of the Following Is Not Necessary in Order for a Firm

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not necessary in order for a firm to engage in price discrimination?

• A)The producer must face an inelastic demand curve.
• B)The producer must face a downward-sloping demand curve.
• C)There must be at least two identifiable classes of consumers with different price elasticities of demand.
• D)The producer must be able, at little cost, to distinguish between the different classes of buyers.
• E)It must be impossible for one buyer to resell to another.

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