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In a bid to delve deeper into her pricing method, the speaker queried her feelings when the phone rang—a question that revealed an underlying economic principle. Her indifferent response suggested a lack of market optimization. Despite holding a position akin to a monopolist, her pricing decision was not based on economic theory or demand curves but a mere reflection of her competitors' rates. This lack of strategic pricing indicated a broader observation applicable to many businesses, where decision-makers fail to harness available market information effectively.