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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Income

I get a raise at my job and now I make twice as much as minimum wage. Would I buy an iPhone or a flip phone?

Answer: An iPhone

Factor: Getting a raise

Consumer Expectations

Loren is at the mall looking for homecoming shoes. She overhears a girl at the register say that there will be a shoe sale next week. Will Loren buy shoes today or next week?

Answer: Next week

Factor: The girl's info at the register

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Population

Nick is selling candy in a rural town. He takes his business to New York City. Will he sell more candy or less candy?

Answer: More Candy

Factor: he moved to NYC and there's a higher population, so demand increased

consumer tastes/advertising

Selena Gomez wears a dress at the Grammy's. She told an interviewer the dress was made by Joe. What happens to the popularity of the dress designed by Joe?

Answer: the dress becomes popular, everyone wants it. So everyone buys the dress from Joe.

Factor: a famous person advertising it.

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Price of related goods

There is a sale on cereal. A box of cereal costs only 50¢ and milk is regular price. Will people buy cereal and still buy milk at its regular price?

Answer: yes

Factor: Cereal and milk are compliments and tend to be bought together

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