Which of the Following Is a Reason Why a Firm

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why a firm would not engage in price discrimination?

• A)Price discrimination is illegal in some western states and the owners of firms in these states face civil or criminal prosecution if they engage in price discrimination.
• B)Some firms are not able to segment the market for the products they sell.
• C)Some firms do not want to violate the law of one price.
• D)The transactions costs associated with selling the product exceed the price of the product.

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Definitions:

Paid-In Capital

The amount of money a company has received from shareholders in exchange for shares of stock, beyond the par value of the shares.

Basic Earnings

The amount of net income available to common shareholders, divided by the common shares outstanding, representing a straightforward measure of earnings without adjustment.

Common Shares

Equity securities that represent ownership interest in a corporation, entitling shareholders to dividends and a say in corporate matters.

Weighted Average

A calculation that takes into account both the quantity and the significance of each item in a set to find an average that is influenced by the size or weight of each component.