Regarding Product Life Cycles, Which of the Following Is Not

question 146

Multiple Choice

Regarding product life cycles, which of the following is not true?

• A) Industry profits are likely to level off or decline before sales level off.
• B) The level of promotion usually decreases in market maturity since there is less revenue to cover the cost.
• C) Many close substitutes are usually competing in the market maturity stage.
• D) It is usually expensive for a new firm to enter in the market maturity stage.
• E) There is a downward pressure on prices over time.

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Equilibrium Exchange Rate

The exchange rate at which the demand for a currency exactly matches its supply, resulting in stable market conditions without the need for official intervention.

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An economic theory that estimates the amount of adjustment needed on the exchange rate between countries in order for the exchange to be equivalent to each currency's purchasing power.

Equilibrium Exchange Rate

The exchange rate at which the supply of a currency equals its demand in the foreign exchange market, leading to a stable market condition without the need for intervention.

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