All of the following are criticisms leveled against marketing by critics EXCEPT ?
Correct answer: D. harming consumers through too many product choices
- A. harming consumers through high prices
- B. harming consumers through deceptive practices
- C. harming consumers through high-pressure selling
- D. harming consumers through too many product choices
Explanation
High prices, deceptive practices, and high-pressure selling are standard criticisms of marketing because they may exploit or mislead consumers. Having many product choices is generally viewed as a consumer benefit, not a major criticism.
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