<h2>Lets break this down, to what we know, and then we put it together and find the answer.</h2><h3>What we know:</h3>
Definition: Conspicuous consumption is the practice of purchasing goods or services to publicly display wealth rather than to cover basic needs. ... If we look at above examples we will find that conspicuous consumers often buy those goods & services which are too expensive for other classes of society (social status).
<h3>Put together:</h3>
Apple; Conspicuous consumption
<h3>Answer:</h3>
As an oligopoly, Apple has used its pricing power and product differentiation to target the more affluent consumer. Selecting higher prices and emotion stirring launches, Apple might be very aware of conspicuous consumption.
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The answers would be a b and e
The Ming Treasure Fleets ceased operations because of <u>A. The </u><u>eunuch advisors</u> to the Emperor no longer favored the voyages.
<h3>What were the Ming Treasure Fleets?</h3>
The Ming Treasure Fleets refer to the seven maritime expeditions by Ming China between 1405 and 1433 under the leadership of the Yongle Emperor.
Several reasons have been adduced for the abandonment of the Fleets, including:
- Natural disasters
- Rise of the Manchus
- Rebellion by peasants
- Influence of the eunuchs
- Economic breakdown due to scarcity of silver
- Alleged rampant corruption and misappropriation of funds
- The merchant class disconcerted some elites.
- Increased external aggression and raids by the Mongols caused the concentration of resources for inland defense.
Thus, the Ming Treasure Fleets ceased operations because of <u>A. The </u><u>eunuch advisors</u> to the Emperor no longer favored the voyages.
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