Without Wholesalers and Other Intermediaries

question 271

Multiple Choice

Without wholesalers and other intermediaries,

• A) most products would be much less expensive because fewer companies would be handling the product.
• B) products would be cheaper because the functions of intermediaries would be eliminated.
• C) products would likely be more expensive due to the use of less efficient channel members.
• D) products would never be able to make it to the ultimate consumer at any price without passing through intermediaries.
• E) many products would be more expensive because retailers would expect more profit.

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