Which of the Following Is Correct with Regard to the Pricing

question 226

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct with regard to the pricing of new products?

• A) There are two basic strategies available: follow-the-leader and price leadership.
• B) Price skimming is more effective than penetration pricing.
• C) Penetration pricing is generally more effective than price skimming.
• D) Price skimming involves trying to sell a new product only to customers with the highest income levels.
• E) Penetration pricing is designed to stimulate trial purchase.

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