Practice mode Markets, Efficiency And The Public Interest

Pricing to cover variable costs and part of fixed costs, as some car dealerships do when selling below total cost, reflects which pricing objective?

Correct answer C. Survival

Explanation

Under a survival objective, firms facing overcapacity or heavy competition accept prices that cover variable and some fixed costs just to stay in business in the short run.

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Pricing to cover variable costs and part of fixed costs, as some car dealerships do when selling below total cost, reflects which pricing objective?

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