General Motors, the automobile manufacturing company, recently ran an advertisement for its cars. It offered a 21% discount on its suggested retail price on all of its cars only to “current competitive owners” - anyone who is currently owning or leasing a NON-General Motors car. Customers must show proof of ownership (or lease) of a 2001 model year or newer non-GM vehicle dated at least 30 days prior to the sale of a new General Motors car. 1) How does General Motors benefit from selling cars at a 21% discount to non-GM owners? Explain why this pricing strategy increases General Motors’ revenues and profits versus selling all General Motors cars at one price. Be sure to use economic concepts used in the class for your answer. 2) Why does General Motors require proof of ownership (or lease) of a non-GM vehicle? Explains how this benefits General Motors.
General Motors, the automobile manufacturing company, recently ran an advertisement for its cars. It offered a 21% discount on its suggested retail
1) How does General Motors benefit from selling cars at a 21% discount to non-GM owners? Explain why this pricing strategy increases General Motors’ revenues and profits versus selling all General Motors cars at one price. Be sure to use economic concepts used in the class for your answer.
2) Why does General Motors require proof of ownership (or lease) of a non-GM vehicle? Explains how this benefits General Motors.
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