When Shopping in Some Countries, Bargaining Is Standard

question 99

Multiple Choice

When shopping in some countries, bargaining is standard. The sellers ask for a high price to start, and then decrease the price until the sale is made. This is due to

• A) prices changing so quickly that it doesn't make sense to make price tags.
• B) consumers trying to gain as much consumer surplus as they can.
• C) producers trying to gain as much consumer surplus as they can.
• D) the market unable to reach equilibrium.
• E) no government control.

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