Which of the following firms is most likely to spend a large percentage of their revenue on advertising ?
Correct answer: A. the producer of a highly differentiated consumer product
- A. the producer of a highly differentiated consumer product
- B. the manufacturer of an undifferentiated consumer commodity
- C. a perfect competitor
- D. The manufacturer of an industrial product
- E. The producer of a low-quality product that costs the same to produce as a similar high-quality product
Explanation
Highly differentiated consumer products benefit strongly from persuasion and brand recognition, so producers have an incentive to advertise heavily. Undifferentiated commodities and industrial goods generally offer less scope for this type of advertising.
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