In the VALS Framework, Consumers with the Least Resources of Any

question 291

Multiple Choice

In the VALS framework, consumers with the least resources of any segment represent a modest market for most products and services. They are loyal to favorite brands, especially if they can be purchased at a discount, and are referred to as

• A)Strivers.
• B)Believers.
• C)Survivors.
• D)Makers.
• E)Thinkers.

Grasp the principles of excess supply (surplus) and excess demand (shortage) and how they lead to adjustments in market prices.

Recognize the role of production costs and factor inputs on the supply side of the market.

Interpret market scenarios to determine the directional change in equilibrium price and quantity given shifts in supply and demand.

Distinguish between the short-term and long-term impacts of market changes on price and quantity.

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Definitions:

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