Consumers Are Often Bewildered by the Different Array of Choices

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Essay

Consumers are often bewildered by the different array of choices, plans and prices that are offered by cell phone service companies. Explain in terms of consumer surplus why this makes sense from both the company's perspective and that of the consumer.

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