If Advertising Is Prohibited in a Differentiated Product Market, Evidence

question 69

Multiple Choice

If advertising is prohibited in a differentiated product market, evidence suggests that:

• A) consumers make better choices
• B) these markets are less efficient
• C) consumers are not confused by conflicting signals
• D) in general, firms are less profitable

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