The Screening and Concept Testing Stage of the New-Product Development

question 147

Multiple Choice

The screening and concept testing stage of the new-product development process is used to:

• A) eliminate undesirable ideas and predict consumer acceptance
• B) refine the promotion campaign to be used with the new product
• C) determine the potential profits to be gained from the new product
• D) determine how long the test market should be run
• E) generate new-product ideas

Understand the concepts of artificially scarce goods and natural monopolies, including their cost structures.

Analyze profit maximization strategies for firms in different market structures, including the role of fixed and marginal costs.

Calculate consumer surplus and understand its significance in market transactions.

Explain market failures, including the provision and funding of public goods.

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