A Potential Negative Effect of Advertising for Society Is That

question 119

Multiple Choice

A potential negative effect of advertising for society is that it can

• A) be the major cause of price wars among firms in the industry.
• B) reduce mutual interdependence and increase competition.
• C) be self-canceling and contribute to economic inefficiency.
• D) lower barriers to entry and undermine profits in the industry.

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