A Professor Will Sometimes Pay Higher Prices for Some Goods

question 14

Multiple Choice

A professor will sometimes pay higher prices for some goods compared to an undergraduate student because

• A)They value the item more than the student
• B)They like wasting money
• C)crowded and understaffed discount stores impose higher time costs
• D)they like to show off

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