In Terms of Its Effect on Faxing, E-Mail Has

question 175

Multiple Choice

In terms of its effect on faxing, e-mail has

• A)led to a significant number of improvements in fax machines technology in order to keep the product class competitive.
• B)led to a significant decrease in fax machine sales because e-mail better suits the needs of the business community.
• C)led to a significant increase in fax machine purchases due to distrust of e-mail security.
• D)a minimal impact since the two technologies do not directly compete.
• E)launched an active campaign to draw consumers away from customers who rely heavily on faxing for business purposes.

---

Definitions:

Demand

The desire, willingness, and ability of consumers to purchase goods or services at various price levels.

Health Care

A system for providing medical services to prevent, treat, and manage illness, as well as to preserve physical and mental well-being through the services offered by health professionals.

Central Economic Problem

The issue of how to allocate scarce resources among unlimited wants and needs, a fundamental challenge in economics.

U.S. Health Care System

A complex network of providers, insurers, and patients, characterized by both private and public funding sources, and varied access and coverage across different states and demographics.