- 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?
- 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?
- 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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