Google Gives Away Services for Free in Order to Attract

question 177

Multiple Choice

Google gives away services for free in order to attract users it can then offer to its advertising clients. However, by giving away these services, Google looks as though they are trying to drive other companies out of business through a practice called _________________, offering goods and services at prices that don't cover the costs of producing these services.

• A) Price busting
• B) Discounting
• C) Predatory pricing
• D) Cornering the market

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Definitions:

Peak Periods

Refers to times of highest demand or activity within a business or market sector, often requiring increased resources or capacity.

Off-Peak Periods

Times when demand for a service or product is lower, often leading to reduced prices or rates to encourage usage or purchase during these times.

Demand Shift

A change in consumers' desire to purchase goods or services, influenced by factors like price changes, seasonal trends, or evolving preferences.

Static Pricing

A pricing strategy where the price of a product or service is fixed and does not change in response to market fluctuations or consumer demand variations.