Simply a form of price discrimination

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Supermarkets frequently issue coupons that entitle consumers to a discount in selected products. Is this a promotional strategy, or simply a form of price discrimination?

Empirical evidence suggests that paper towels are significantly more expensive in markets offering coupons than in markets without coupons. Is this consistent with your interpretation?

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