With the big data technology, it becomes much easier to the retailers to practice price discrimination. Please read the Washington Post article "If you use a Mac or an Android, e-commerce sites may be charging you more" published in 2014. Any idea to explain why the operation system you use matters? What strategy that we have learned in class do they use? If the government want to protect the benefits of the customers, meaning allow them to take more surplus, what is your suggestions? (This is an open question)

How can I describe the Insurance company launching a new medical product for the health insurance exchange? and How can I Describe the value of the services offered by the healthcare product? Using Reference in APA 7TH ed

Mass-merchandisers Multiple Choice   face a bright future and increasing profits—because of decreasing competition.   offer lower prices to get faster turnover.   operate on the "buy low, sell high" philosophy.   try to reduce costs by reducing inventory turnover.   None of the answers are correct.

Your friend just developed a new educational toy. It is meant for babies and parents love it because it helps develop babies brains. Priced at $25, your friend wants to distribute it directly to consumers on a website. She says "I want to eliminate the middleman so I can make more money. And besides, everyone know about the trend of direct-to-consumer. Just Google it!" You are not so sure and think she may be missing something. Explain to her why