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Pricing Strategy in the Film Industry

In the film industry, a company's marginal costs are lower than its average costs due to high fixed 'first copy costs'. Consequently, to be profitable and avoid going out of business, the price of the film must be set above its marginal cost. This pricing strategy is essential for survival, even within the highly competitive movie market.

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