In the ________ stage of the retail life cycle, the retailer often is an aggressive entrepreneur who takes a unique approach to doing business by creating a differential advantage, such as competing on the basis of low price, offering a distinctive

Rule F allows brokers to use only standard or approved forms.

a. true b. false

Which of the following statements is true of the Russian economy?

A) Russia has a technologically competent manufacturing base with the latest machinery. B) Russia has a highly democratic political leadership that fervently promotes free media. C) Russia's middle class has been slow to accept foreign goods, services, and brands. D) Russia has an economy that is largely dependent on oil revenues.