Barry Owns a Clothing Store in the Mall and Has

question 129

Multiple Choice

Barry owns a clothing store in the mall and has asked two economic consultants to develop models of consumer behavior that he can use to increase sales. Barry should choose the model that:

• A) does not include simplifying assumptions.
• B) is the most detailed and complex.
• C) assumes that consumers apply the cost-benefit principle.
• D) predicts that consumers will always prefer Barry's store to the competing stores.

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