A Price Maker Is

question 81

Multiple Choice

A price maker is

• A)a person who actively seeks out the best price for a product that he or she wishes to buy.
• B)a firm that has some control over the price of the product it sells.
• C)a firm that is able to sell any quantity at the highest possible price.
• D)a consumer who participates in an auction where she announces her willingness to pay for a product.

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Definitions:

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