Microeconomics

When a firm uses a form of quantity discrimination that charges large

When a firm uses a form of quantity discrimination that charges large purchasers less it is the high quantity purchasers that generate most profit. Indicate whether the statement is true or false   ANSWER False. Most profit is generated by the fact that the firm is able to charge a high price to purchasers of […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020

Declining-block quantity discrimination makes sense if A) buyers of s

Declining-block quantity discrimination makes sense if A) buyers of smaller quantities are more price sensitive than buyers of larger quantities. B) buyers of smaller quantities are less price sensitive than buyers of larger quantities. C) demand for the good is perfectly elastic. D) the lower price for larger quantities encourages all consumers to purchase the […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020

If a firm sells to two distinct identifiable markets and resale is imp

If a firm sells to two distinct identifiable markets and resale is impossible, why is price discrimination more profitable than setting a single price? What will be an ideal response?   ANSWER If the firm charges a single price on the two different markets, marginal revenue in one market will exceed marginal revenue in the […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020

A mail-order clothing company offers a discount if customers purchase

A mail-order clothing company offers a discount if customers purchase two shirts instead of only one. This is necessarily an example of quantity discrimination. Indicate whether the statement is true or false   ANSWER False. The shipping cost per item is less for two shirts than for one. This cost difference may explain the discount. […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020