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2nd Degree Price Discrimination

Second degree price discrimination occurs when a seller charges different prices based on the quantity consumed or the product version, rather than the buyer's identity. This strategy allows businesses to capture more consumer surplus by offering various pricing options.

intermediate
2 hours
Economics
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Second degree price discrimination is a pricing strategy where businesses charge different prices based on the quantity purchased or the version of the product. This approach allows companies to maximize their revenue by capturing consumer surplus, which is the difference between what consumers are ...

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Key Terms

Price Discrimination
Charging different prices to different consumers for the same product.

Example: A movie theater charges less for matinee tickets than evening tickets.

Consumer Surplus
The difference between what consumers are willing to pay and what they actually pay.

Example: If a consumer is willing to pay $10 for a book but buys it for $7, their consumer surplus is $3.

Market Segmentation
Dividing a market into distinct groups of buyers with different needs or behaviors.

Example: A software company offers different pricing tiers for students and professionals.

Product Differentiation
Making a product different from similar products to attract a specific market.

Example: A smartphone brand offers various models with different features and prices.

Bulk Pricing
Discounts offered to customers who purchase large quantities of a product.

Example: A wholesaler offers a lower price per unit for orders of 100 items or more.

Willingness to Pay
The maximum price a consumer is willing to pay for a good or service.

Example: A collector may be willing to pay $500 for a rare coin.

Related Topics

First Degree Price Discrimination
Charging each consumer the maximum they are willing to pay.
advanced
Third Degree Price Discrimination
Charging different prices to different consumer groups based on observable characteristics.
intermediate
Market Structures
Understanding different market types and their pricing strategies.
intermediate
Consumer Behavior
Study of how consumers make decisions and how it affects pricing.
beginner

Key Concepts

Price VariationConsumer SurplusMarket SegmentationProduct Differentiation