Final answer:
The FALSE statement regarding a two-tiered pricing policy is that it ensures uniform pricing across various markets. The policy is actually about setting different prices for different customer segments to manage price discrimination and cater to varying perceptions of value.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student's question asks which statement is FALSE regarding a two-tiered pricing policy. The correct answer is c) It ensures uniform pricing across various markets. This statement is false because a two-tiered pricing policy actually involves setting different prices for different customer segments, not uniform pricing. It is used to manage price discrimination and caters to different consumer perceptions of value, which are reflected in options a), b), and d) respectively.
In regard to the referenced material, a price floor will have the largest effect if set substantially above the equilibrium price, as options b), c), and d) have gradually less impact if they are closer to or below the equilibrium price.