When Products in an Industry Are Relatively Homogeneous and Price

question 131

Multiple Choice

When products in an industry are relatively homogeneous and price is a key purchase consideration,

• A) competition-based pricing becomes more important.
• B) demand-based pricing dominates pricing decisions.
• C) firms tend to use secondary-market pricing.
• D) cost-based methods like markup pricing are dominant.
• E) customary pricing is often used.

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Definitions:

Short Run

The short run is a period in economics where at least one factor of production is fixed, limiting the adjustments a firm can make to its inputs.

Average Variable Cost

The total variable cost divided by the quantity of output produced; it shows the cost of producing one more unit of output.

Short Run

A period in which at least one input in the production process is fixed, limiting the ability of the firm to adjust production.

Competitive Firm

A business operating in a market where it has little to no influence over the price of its product or service due to competition.