The correct answer is c).
compared to 50 years ago, one would predict that when considering a major purchase, people today will gather more information because the internet has lowered the cost of gathering information.
today the information to make a purchase is much more accessible than years ago to the internet. nowadays people can make purchases on online platforms or find out the contact details with companies that sell products and services on the internet in a considerably less time. it is also possible to compare the benefits of different products online and then make the purchase at a local sales post or by phone.
on the other hand, the internet has optimized a series of logistic and production costs for companies that provide goods and services, their internationalization and increased competition in each category, with which the price of the same product is lower than previously.