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Draw a goods and services spectrum, and determine where to place the following products along the spectrum: a nightclub, a new motorcycle, a designer shoe store, an Internet search engine, a new snowboard, and a photography class. Keep in mind that there are rarely items that are true goods or true services. What are the reasons for your choices? (Be sure to defend your choices.)
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