The Internet and Digital Technologies Suppress the Bargaining Power of Buyers

question 44

True/False

The Internet and digital technologies suppress the bargaining power of buyers by providing them with more information to make buying decisions.

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Definitions:

Substitution Effect

The substitution effect occurs when consumers replace pricier goods with cheaper alternatives as prices change, reflecting changes in consumption patterns due to relative price differences.

Diminishing Marginal Utility

The principle that as a person consumes more of a good, the additional satisfaction gained from consuming an additional unit of the good decreases.

Limited Budget

A financial plan that is constrained by a limited amount of resources, requiring prioritization and careful management.

Utility Maximization

The economic principle whereby individuals or firms seek to allocate their resources in a way that maximizes their satisfaction or utility.