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Econ Chapter 6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Financing | To buy an item with credit; Paying over time. |
| Branding | The promotion of a product or service by identifying it with distinct characteristics (usually associated with public perception, quality or effectiveness). |
| Caveat Emptor | Latin term for "buyer beware". |
| Significant Purchase | An amount of money you spend, usually $300, that causes some pain to part with. |
| Opportunity Cost | Refers to the financial opportunity that is given up because you choose to do something else with your money. |
| Buyer's Remorse | Feeling regret or concern after making a large purchase. |
| Brand Recognition | Refers to the public's ability to recall and recognize a brand by its logo, jingles, packaging, etc.. |
| Marketing | The process of communicating the value of a product or service to customers. |
| True or False: As a consumer, you should consider inflation in your investments and retirement planning | True. |
| True/False: If you don't have cash on hand, financing a significant purchase is a good option | False. |
| Which of the following isn't a need: Food, Housing, Eating out, or Utilities? | Eating out. |
| The purpose of advertising is to: Inform the consumer, Tease the consumer, Persuade the consumer, or All of the above? | All of the above. |
| Which of the following is not a common marketing strategy: Providing financial options, Making the customer do product research, Personal selling, or Repitition? | Making the customer do product research. |
| Explain why financing a purchase is a bad idea. | It puts you at financial risk. |
| Explain why you should always consider the opportunity cost when making a significant purchase. | It gives you power over purchase and because money spent in one place can not be spent in another place. |
| What are the five steps you should take before making a significant purchase? | Wait overnight, consider buying motives, make sure you understand what you are buying, consider opportunity cost, and seek wise counsel. |
| What effect does inflation have on purchasing power? | It means that your dollars buy less than they did in the past. |
| Summarize the factors that influence consumer decisions | Marketing, peer influence, brand recognition, opportunity cost, and advice from others. |