Book Edition | 7th Edition |
Author(s) | Hair, Lamb |
ISBN | 9780538478342 |
Publisher | Cengage Learning |
Subject | Business |
Discuss the importance of pricing decisions to the economy and to the individual firm.
Pricing plays an integral role in the U.S. economy by allocating goods and services among consumers, governments, and businesses. Pricing is essential in business because it creates revenue, which is the basis of all business activity. In setting prices, marketing managers strive to find a level high enough to produce a satisfactory profit.
How does price allocate goods and services?