According to One Theory, Advertising Sends a Signal to Consumers

question 532

Multiple Choice

According to one theory, advertising sends a signal to consumers about the quality of the product being offered. An implication of this theory is that

• A)the actual quality of the product is irrelevant.
• B)the content of the advertisement is irrelevant.
• C)advertising is not in the best interest of society.
• D)it is irrational for firms to pay famous people large amounts of money to appear in their advertisements.

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