Which of the Following Is an Example of Walmart's "Pull

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of Walmart's "pull" factor?

• A)a new Starbucks locates near the Walmart.
• B)an IGA store tries to go head-to-head with Walmart.
• C)a Super Kmart tries to go head-to-head with Walmart.
• D)a new Starbucks locates across town.

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Definitions:

Total Surplus

The total net gain to consumers and producers from trading in a market; the sum of the producer surplus and the consumer surplus.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount that consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service and the total amount that they actually pay.

Free Trade

An economic policy that allows goods and services to be traded between countries with few or no barriers such as tariffs or quotas.

Autarky

An economic system of self-sufficiency where a country or region attempts to produce everything it needs without engaging in international trade.