Economics & Finance
Promise-Delivery Gap Tax
When a company promises future features to consumers but delays or fails to deliver, the market imposes a 'tax' through lawsuits, refunds, and brand damage. The rate of this tax depends on: (1) the specificity of the promise, (2) how critical the promised feature was to the purchase decision, and (3) the company's market position.
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