Types of Price Discrimination Practiced by Post-Bellum Railroads Included All

question 26

Multiple Choice

Types of price discrimination practiced by post-bellum railroads included all of the following except :

• A) varied rates based on passenger's gender.
• B) varied rates based on town of origin.
• C) higher rates per mile for short-hauls than for long-hauls.
• D) higher rates per ton for manufactured goods than for raw materials.

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Definitions:

Group-Oriented Contingency

A behavioral strategy that applies reinforcement or punishment to a group as a whole dependent on meeting predefined criteria.

Group-Oriented Contingencies

Behavioral interventions that apply consequences to a group or class as a whole based on the behavior of one member, several members, or the entire group.

Dynamic

Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress, particularly in the context of dynamic systems or models.

Logistics System

A network of coordinated processes and activities involved in the planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient flow of goods and services.