E-Commerce

question 5

Multiple Choice

E-commerce

• A) only applies to consumer purchasing
• B) only applies to business-to-business purchasing
• C) applies to both consumer and business-to-business purchasing
• D) applies to neither consumer nor business-to-business purchasing

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

This term describes the expense associated with manufacturing an additional unit of a particular item, crucial for understanding economies of scale and pricing.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount that consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service and the total amount they actually pay.

Equilibrium Price

The market price at which the quantity of goods supplied is equal to the quantity of goods demanded, resulting in no excess supply or demand.

Willing To Pay

The maximum amount a consumer is prepared to spend on a good or service, reflecting their valuation and demand.