Demand Curves

  1. Why do retailers discount heaviest near Christmas, when demand is highest? Why are such discounts larger in electronics and apparel than in automobile? What are such discounts almost non-existent for baby items?
  2. Why are there so many different types of cereal, although very few cereal manufacturers? Why are there so few types of computer chips, while also few computer chip manufacturers?
  3. Why do most car manufacturers have a financing division that provides consumer credit? Why can’t such benefits be achieved by simply directing consumers to external financing sources ? Under what circumstances would it be best to direct consumers to external financing sources? Explain in detail.

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