Analyze the factors that influence pricing.

Analysis should include factors such as

  • wholesale costs
  • operating costs
  • supply and demand
  • competition 
  • maintenance of a competitive edge.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • How does marketing influence pricing?
  • How has the increase in ecommerce affected the pricing of goods?
  • How does competition affect price?
  • How is pricing influenced when supply is low and demand is high?
  • How do wholesale cost and production cost differ? How are they similar?
  • What costs are incorporated in the price of a good?
  • How does distribution affect cost and price?
  • How can a business increase profit without changing the price charged to consumers?
  • How can a business increase profit without changing the price charged to consumers?