Tag Archives: ethics

Do Online Prices Change TOO Often?

One of the strengths of online retailing is the ability to easily and quickly adjust the prices offered to shoppers — based on supply-demand considerations and how well products are selling at various prices. But this strength can also be a … Continue reading

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Are 2012’s Black Friday Doorbusters Really a Good Real?

As we have blogged before, Black Friday “deals” are not always what they seem. They are often not the best bargains of the year, but typically a tool to lure consumers to the store. Today (Black Friday 2012) is no … Continue reading

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How Big a Problem Is Price Gouging?

Here is an interesting infographic by Brian Wallace on price gouging (setting overly high prices due to the high of consumer demand relative to the available supply). Click the chart to learn more. Post suggested by KCJ  

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