As New Products Are Introduced, That Are Better Than Their

question 64

Multiple Choice

As new products are introduced, that are better than their existing generation of products, sales normally increase, because the new products provide consumers increased value or worth. This process, which is called ________, stimulates economic activity, which is a good thing for the economy.

• A) creative destruction
• B) repetitive destruction
• C) iterative replacement
• D) inventive replacement
• E) iterative destruction

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Definitions:

Consumer Tastes

Preferences and desires that influence the buying behavior of consumers and demand for products and services.

Economic Profits

The surplus achieved when total revenue exceeds the total costs, including both explicit and implicit costs.

Accounting Profits

The difference between total revenue and explicit costs, representing the net income of a business according to standard accounting practices.

Competitive Economy

An economic system where businesses operate in a free market, competing for consumers on price, quality, and service.