The Main Objective of Physical Distribution Should Be to

question 193

Multiple Choice

The main objective of physical distribution should be to

• A) decrease costs while increasing market coverage.
• B) increase service and market coverage.
• C) decrease costs while increasing service.
• D) increase market coverage and channel power.
• E) balance costs and market coverage.

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Definitions:

Deflation

Deflation is a decrease in the general price level of goods and services, often associated with an increase in the purchasing power of money.

Nominal Interest Rate

The proportionate growth in the amount of money that borrowers need to repay to lenders, excluding adjustments for inflation.

Nominal Interest Rates

The interest rate prior to inflation adjustment, denoting the nominal value of interest payments.

Real Interest Rates

The interest rates adjusted for inflation, more accurately reflecting the true cost of borrowing.