Lucy always wanted to live in downtown San Francisco. For 10 years she has worked as a manager at an investment banking firm, where she is well paid. However, the most affordable condo is still more than $1 million more than she wants to pay. Although Lucy has the money to purchase the condo, she cannot justify to herself paying so much money for one person—even for a condo in the middle of downtown San Francisco. Lucy ______ part of the market for condos in downtown San Francisco because she ___________________ to buy.

Lucy always wanted to live in downtown San Francisco. For 10 years she has worked as a manager at an investment banking firm, where she is well paid. However, the most affordable condo is still more than $1 million more than she wants to pay. Although Lucy has the money to purchase the condo, she cannot justify to herself paying so much money for one person—even for a condo in the middle of downtown San Francisco. Lucy part of the market for condos in downtown San Francisco because she _____________ to buy.

MARKETING 2018

19th Edition

ISBN:9780357033753

Author:Pride

Publisher:Pride

Chapter14: Marketing Channels And Supply Chain Management

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