Table 8-24 -Refer to Table 8-24.Suppose That a Very Simple Economy Produces

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Table 8-24

-Refer to Table 8-24.Suppose that a very simple economy produces three goods: pizzas,haircuts,and backpacks.Suppose the quantities produced and their corresponding prices for 2011 and 2016 are shown in the table above.Use the information to compute real GDP in the year 2011 and 2016.Calculate real GDP in 2016 assuming the base year is 2011.Do the same calculation assuming the base year is 2016.Are the calculations different? Why?

Evaluate the effectiveness of using social class information in marketing contexts.

Discuss the psychological and sociological implications of social mobility and class inconsistency.

Understand the key components and limitations of measuring social class in marketing research.

Appreciate the behavioral implications of social class on consumer spending and habits.

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