In 2006, a Wayward Oil Platform Was Carried Via Ocean

question 179

Multiple Choice

In 2006, a wayward oil platform was carried via ocean and wind currents to the remote island of Tristan da Cunha, bringing with it

• A) 30,000 rubber ducks, turtles, and frogs.
• B) a massive oil spill.
• C) 62 non-native marine species.
• D) much needed food and other supplies.

Comprehend the implications of price discrimination in service industries and why it is more prevalent there.

Understand regulatory approaches to monopolies and the concept of socially optimal pricing.

Evaluate the ethical considerations and consumer perceptions related to price discrimination practices.

Understand the concepts of socially optimal pricing and fair-return pricing in the context of regulating monopolies.

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