Which of the following is not an argument made by critics of advertising?
A)Advertising manipulates people's tastes.
B)Advertising impedes competition.
C)Advertising promotes economies of scale.
D)Advertising increases the perception of product differentiation.

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Critics of advertising often argue that it manipulates people's tastes (A), impedes competition by creating barriers to entry (B), and increases the perception of product differentiation (D), making it harder for consumers to compare products based on price and quality. However, the argument that advertising promotes economies of scale is generally seen as a benefit, not a criticism. Economies of scale refer to the cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to their scale of operation, with cost per unit of output generally decreasing with increasing scale. This is not typically framed as a criticism in discussions about the impacts of advertising.

Which of the Following Is Not an Argument Made by Critics