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Branding and Pricing Power in the Bottled Water Market

Two companies sell bottled water. Company A sells its water in a generic bottle for $0.50. Company B invests heavily in marketing that emphasizes its water's source from a remote, pristine glacier, uses premium packaging, and features celebrity endorsements. Company B sells its water for $2.50 per bottle and maintains strong sales. Using economic principles, explain why Company B can command a much higher price for a product that is functionally very similar to Company A's.

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