Consumer Advocates Believe the Practice of Downsizing by Consumer Products

Multiple Choice

Consumer advocates believe the practice of downsizing by consumer products firms has resulted in

A) lower product prices for consumers because of lower labor, raw material, and packaging costs.
B) a greener environment due to the reduction in packaging, thereby reducing the amount of waste entering landfills.
C) fewer product choices for consumers that led to rising prices.
D) low prices in response to the psychological barriers consumers have for change.
E) a subtle, deceptive, yet legal practice of disguising a price increase.