Among Arguments for and Against Advertising, Both Sides Agree That

question 634

Multiple Choice

Among arguments for and against advertising, both sides agree that advertising leads to

• A)higher prices and less competitive markets.
• B)higher prices and more competitive markets.
• C)lower prices and more competitive markets.
• D)None of the above is correct. The debate fails to resolve the question of advertising's effect on prices and competition.

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