Reading 42: Industry Analysis - LOS f ～ Q1-2 factor, industry, following, class, black

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1.Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects industry pricing practices?

A)   Product segmentation.

B)   Ease of industry entry.

C)   Product convexity.

D)   Price changes in key supply inputs.

2.There are at least four factors that contribute to a firm’s profitability and pricing decisions. All of the following are factors that firms consider when establishing their pricing practices EXCEPT:

A)   product demographics.

B)   product segmentation.

C)   ease of entry into the industry.

D)   degree of industry concentration.

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答案和详解如下：

1.Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects industry pricing practices?

A)   Product segmentation.

B)   Ease of industry entry.

C)   Product convexity.

D)   Price changes in key supply inputs.

The correct answer was C)

Product convexity is not a factor that affects industry pricing practices. The four factors that affect industry pricing practices include product segmentation, the degree of industry concentration, the ease of industry entry, and price changes in key supply inputs.

2.There are at least four factors that contribute to a firm’s profitability and pricing decisions. All of the following are factors that firms consider when establishing their pricing practices EXCEPT:

A)   product demographics.

B)   product segmentation.

C)   ease of entry into the industry.

D)   degree of industry concentration.

The correct answer was A)

The four factors that affect industry pricing practices are product segmentation, degree of industry concentration, ease of industry entry, and price changes in key supply inputs.