Among Popular Purchases Online, One Category Includes Items Such as Computer

question 68

Multiple Choice

Among popular purchases online, one category includes items such as computer software, music, and video for which

• A) prepurchase trial is critical.
• B) digital delivery is the single most important factor.
• C) audio or video demonstration is important.
• D) price and delivery time are not key factors.
• E) price and speed of delivery are the determinant sales factors.

Understand the concept of rational self-interest in economic decision-making.

Differentiate between normative and positive economic statements.

Recognize the role of economists in storytelling to clarify economic theories and models.

Identify the characteristics of rational behavior in economic models.

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