One Example of Price Discrimination Occurs in the Publishing Industry

question 49

Essay

One example of price discrimination occurs in the publishing industry when a publisher initially releases an expensive hardcover edition of a popular novel and later releases a cheaper paperback edition. Use this example to demonstrate the benefits and potential pitfalls of a price discrimination pricing strategy.

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Definitions:

Sixth Amendment

An amendment to the U.S. Constitution guaranteeing the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a speedy and public trial, an impartial jury, and the assistance of counsel.

Nolo Contendere

Latin for “I will not contest it.” A criminal defendant’s plea in which he or she chooses not to challenge, or contest, the charges brought by the government. Although the defendant will still be convicted and sentenced, the plea neither admits nor denies guilt.

Guilty

A legal term describing someone formally convicted of a crime by a court of law.

Arraignment

A court proceeding in which a criminal defendant is formally charged and asked to enter a plea.