Criticize marketing as being manipulative based on argumemt

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Many people criticize marketing as being manipulative based on the argument that marketing activities create needs where none previously existed. Marketers of SUVs, tobacco products, diet programs, exercise equipment, and luxury products are typically the most criticized. Given what you now know about the differences between needs and wants, do you agree with these critics?

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