When toy maker Mattel sells Barbie dolls in the Middle East, it changes the doll's shape to one that is a more accurate portrayal of a female body. Mattel does this in order to

a. create a commodity-type product.
b. transfer technological know-how.
c. respond to differences in local tastes.
d. realize experience curve effects.
e. increase product standardization

C

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If consumer information reports are obtained under false pretenses, the maximum penalty is

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