But Congress has already raised rates on capital gains and dividends since the TPC estimate, reducing the value of the preference.

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Methodologies to sense movement in consumer preference allow the marketer to refine the value proposition offering and approach to the customer.

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On average, women display a stronger value-orientation, a lower risk preference, a greater willingness to delay gratification, and a preference for thoughtful research-based purchase decisions.

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