A University Publishes a Journal, Which Is Subscribed to by Individuals

question 106

Multiple Choice

A university publishes a journal, which is subscribed to by individuals and bookshops.The editors have recommended $20 as the retail price.The university also maintains that the journal cannot be sold at a discount.The university has threatened to cease the supply to any bookshop that sells for less than the recommended retail price.This is an example of:

• A)price fixing.
• B)price discrimination.
• C)predatory pricing.
• D)referral selling.
• E)resale price maintenance.

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