During the Deep Recession of 2008-2009

question 7

Multiple Choice

During the deep recession of 2008-2009,

• A)the service industry was hardest hit.
• B)job loss was severe in the manufacturing and housing industries.
• C)education and healthcare were hardest hit.
• D)the U.S. saw productivity rise in manufacturing due to increased layoffs.

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Definitions:

After Sales Service

Support provided by a company after a customer has purchased a product, including maintenance, repair services, and assistance.

Bundled

A marketing strategy wherein multiple products or services are packaged together and sold at a single price, often offered to encourage purchase.

Directly to Consumer

A business strategy where products are sold directly from the manufacturer or producer to the consumer without intermediary retailers.

Double Marginalization

A phenomenon in vertical supply chains where each layer of production adds its own markup, leading to higher prices for end consumers.