Which of the Following Statements About the Pricing of Services

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the pricing of services (compared to the pricing of goods) is true?

• A)The demand for services tends to be more elastic than the demand for goods.
• B)Cost-oriented pricing is less difficult for services.
• C)Comparing prices of competitors is less difficult for service consumers.
• D)Self-service is a viable competitive alternative.
• E)Consumers are more able to stockpile services by taking advantage of discount prices.

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Definitions:

Neoclassical Economic

A perspective in economics that examines how the allocation of resources, production, and income dispersal in markets are influenced by supply and demand mechanisms.

Self-Interest

The motivation of individuals to pursue their own objectives and benefits.

Ultimatum Game

A game in experimental economics in which two players decide how to divide a sum of money; the first player proposes a division, and the second player can accept or reject it, where rejection means neither player receives anything.

Neoclassical Economics

A framework in economics focusing on the determination of goods, outputs, and income distributions in markets through supply and demand, emphasizing rationality and marginal utility.