A white lab coat, an expensive briefcase, and a red Corvette are ...

[jazziefee]

A white lab coat, an expensive briefcase, and a red Corvette are examples of which kind of cultural symbol?
 a. self-expression c. pleasure giving
  b. social status d. transcendence

Question 2

One of the goals of globalization is to reduce costs by _____.
 a. charging a lot more for product sold
  b. using price skimming techniques of increasing prices for brand name merchandise
  c. dumping surplus in receptive markets
  d. pooling production or exploiting factor costs or capabilities within a system

[joshraies]

Answer to Question 1

B
These are material objects that signal belonging or division.

Answer to Question 2

D