Promotion helps consumers because it
a) costs billions of dollars each year, which stimulates the U.S. economy.
b) always stresses wholesome values, which benefits society.
c) persuades consumers to make the right choices.
d) informs consumers and places them in a position to specify the products that they seek.
e) tends to be informative and not persuasive.
Answer: d) informs consumers and places them in a position to specify the products that they seek.