Which of the Following Is Most Likely the Greatest Factor

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely the greatest factor in the increasingly short life cycle of new retail forms?

• A)changes in technology
• B)economic swings
• C)import and export regulations
• D)stagnating retail convergence
• E)global expansion of major retailers

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Definitions:

Marginal External Costs

The additional cost imposed on third parties not involved in a transaction or decision, for each additional unit produced or consumed.

Peach Canners

Peach canners are production facilities or workers involved in preserving peaches by canning them, which involves processing, sealing in an airtight container, and sterilizing to extend shelf life.

Market Efficiency

The extent to which market prices fully reflect all available information, making it impossible to consistently achieve higher returns.

Emissions

The release or discharge of substances (like gases or pollutants) into the environment, often from industrial or vehicular sources.