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Economics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2023 · Paper 32 · Question 7

9708Differing objectives and policies of firms

A firm operating in the airline industry uses third degree price discrimination. Which condition is most likely to allow this to happen?

  1. AConsumers are able to buy cheaply and then sell the product at a higher price.
  2. BPrice elasticity of demand is the same for all consumers in the market.
  3. CThe firm faces a perfectly elastic demand curve.
  4. DThe firm is able to keep the different market segments separate.

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Correct answer: D. The firm is able to keep the different market segments separate.

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