Airlines Require Every Passenger with a Ticket to Have a Matching,government-Issued

question 61

Multiple Choice

Airlines require every passenger with a ticket to have a matching,government-issued photo identification.Price discrimination is made easier because

• A) this practice prevents a passenger who purchased a discounted fare from reselling that ticket to another customer who is willing to pay more.
• B) this practice allows airlines to determine the different personal characteristics of their buyers at a zero cost.
• C) this type of price discrimination is mandated and supported by the federal government.
• D) customers acknowledge that they are exchanging higher ticket prices for decreased safety regulations.
• E) customers are then willing to divulge relevant information to the airline about their reservation price.

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Wage Differences

Variations in pay for jobs that are based on factors like location, skill level, experience, and industry demand.

Discrimination

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, sex, or disability.

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