Multiple Choice
In a competitive market, why do firms tend to set prices similar to their competitors, with only small variations?
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3. The Market Forces of Supply and Demand
Competitive Markets
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Which strategy establishes a price based on the actions of rival firms in a competitive market?
A
Value-based pricing
B
Penetration pricing
C
Cost-plus pricing
D
Price leadership
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Understand the concept of pricing strategies in microeconomics, which are methods firms use to set prices for their products or services.
Recognize that 'Value-based pricing' sets prices based on the perceived value to the customer rather than competitors' prices.
Know that 'Penetration pricing' involves setting a low initial price to enter a competitive market and attract customers quickly.
Identify that 'Cost-plus pricing' calculates the price by adding a fixed percentage markup to the cost of producing the good or service.
Learn that 'Price leadership' is a strategy where one firm sets the price and other rival firms in the market follow that price, establishing prices based on competitors' actions.
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