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Textbook publishers have traditionally manufactured both United States and international editions of most leading textbooks. The United States version typically sells at a higher value than the international edition.

Discuss how the internet might affect the ability of companies to implement this type of policy.

Are there any other products (besides textbooks) that you can think of which fit this same story?

 

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