In the Face of Gasoline Prices Approaching $4

question 9

Essay

In the face of gasoline prices approaching $4.00 automobile dealerships are heavily marketing their compact cars and hybrid vehicles. However, an interesting development is that many of these dealerships are offering their economy cars at MSRP (manufacturers suggested retail price) without offering discounts. What do you suppose these dealerships believe about the price elasticity of demand for these economy cars?

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