During October,kiosk or "Pop-Up" Stores Often Appear in Many Malls

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Essay

During October,kiosk or "pop-up" stores often appear in many malls for the holiday season.Typically,these kiosks sell gift boxes of cheese,jewelry,and other items people think are appropriate seasonal gifts.In January,these "pop-up" retailers vanish.Is it possible for such a retailer to use relationship marketing? Explain your answer.

Distinguish between the different types of goods based on income elasticity (normal, inferior, luxury, necessity).

Understand how elasticity concepts apply to real-world economic decision-making and policy.

Analyze the relationship between elasticity, price changes, and total revenue.

Realize the implications of elasticity on tax policies and government revenues.

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