Price Discrimination Is the Practice of

question 73

Multiple Choice

Price discrimination is the practice of

• A)charging different prices for the same good when the price differences are not due to differences in cost.
• B)charging different prices for the same good when the price differences arise because of differences in cost.
• C)charging different prices for different qualities of a product.
• D)charging higher prices for brand-named goods and lower prices for generic versions of the goods.

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Definitions:

Layoff Cost

The expenses associated with terminating employees, including severance pay, benefits continuation, and costs associated with changing the workforce.

Hiring And Training Cost

Expenses associated with recruiting, hiring, and training new employees, including advertising, interviewing, and educational materials.

Labor Hours

The number of work hours spent by employees on a particular job or task over a specified period.

Inventory Holding Cost

The costs related to keeping inventory that hasn't been sold, which encompass storage fees, insurance, and value reduction over time.