Critiquing a 'Cost-Plus' Pricing Strategy
A CEO of a company launching a novel product states: 'Our pricing is simple. We calculate our total costs, add a 30% profit margin, and that's the price. The product's quality and uniqueness mean we don't need to consider consumer willingness to pay or the existence of other, less direct, alternatives.' Critically evaluate this pricing philosophy. In your response, analyze the potential risks and overlooked factors by discussing the balance of power between a firm and its customers in setting a final market price.
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