Gray Markets Can Be a Challenge to Marketers Because

question 53

Multiple Choice

Gray markets can be a challenge to marketers because

• A) they are just as illegal as black markets.
• B) they may tarnish the manufacturer's image.
• C) they are legal in some states and illegal in others.
• D) consumers are against them,but retailers support them.
• E) they may result in price increases across the board.

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Stockholders

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Net Present Value

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Option To Wait

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Discount Rate

The discount rate applied in DCF analysis to calculate the current worth of anticipated future cash flows.