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What is meant by product differentiation?

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Define product differentiation.

Define the following concept.

Product Differentiation

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Solution 1

Product differentiation refers to differentiating the products on the basis of brand, size, color, shape, etc.

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Solution 2

According to Chamberlin, “A General class of product is differentiated if any sufficient basis exists for distinguishing the goods of one dealer from those of another. Such a basis may be real so long as it is of importance whatsoever to buyers and leads to a preference for any variety of the product over another”.

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Chapter 5: Meaning and Types of Markets - QUESTION BANK [Page 140]

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Goyal Brothers Prakashan Economics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 5 Meaning and Types of Markets
QUESTION BANK | Q 8. (i) | Page 140
Goyal Brothers Prakashan Economic Applications [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 5 Nature and Structure of Markets
QUESTION BANK | Q 8. i. | Page 154

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