A Set of Three or More Companies Directly Linked by One

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A set of three or more companies directly linked by one or more of the upstream and downstream flows of products, services, finances, and information from a source to a customer is referred to as a marketing chain.

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Definitions:

Socio-economic Status

A measure of an individual's or group's economic and social position in relation to others, based on income, education, and occupation.

Conspicuous Consumption

The act of buying and using products to make a statement about social status rather than to meet the basic needs.

Closed System

A social system in which status is based on attributes ascribed at birth.

Ascribed Status

Attributes (advantages and disadvantages) assigned at birth (e.g., sex).