MARKETING
7th Edition
ISBN: 9781260087710
Author: Grewal
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter 17, Problem 3MA
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To discuss: Whether person X agrees with the provided argument and discuss whether the consumers would make purchases straight from the manufacturers in the upcoming future.
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