If One Were to Pick an Explanation from Economics for Why

question 1

Multiple Choice

If one were to pick an explanation from economics for why 6pm.com customers took advantage of the programming error that priced every piece of merchandise at $49.95,it was to __________.

• A) avoid the sacrifice effect of price
• B) experience the pleasure of "cheating back" a large corporation
• C) see if the company would eat the loss
• D) join a class action suit
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

Reciprocity

A mutual exchange of privileges or benefits, as in agreements between individuals or states, ensuring a balance of give-and-take.

Blessingway

A healing and ceremonial process in the Navajo tradition, intended to restore harmony, balance, and well-being.

Grain Agriculture

The cultivation of cereal crops, such as wheat, maize, and rice, which are vital for human consumption and constitute a major part of agricultural production worldwide.

Irrigation Control

The management and application of techniques to regulate water distribution for agricultural purposes to optimize plant growth and conserve water.