William Observes That a Car in 1925 Sold for an Average

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Essay

William observes that a car in 1925 sold for an average of $500 versus $20,000 for a 2005 model. He concludes that 2005 cars must be 40 times better than 1925 cars. What's wrong with this way of thinking?

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Definitions:

Lag

A delay or time taken for a process or variable to adjust after a change in another variable or the initiation of a process.

Competitive Business Strategies

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Broad Differentiation

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Low-Cost Provider

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