discrete

[John A. Viator]

What is the field of economics, perhaps a category of pricing theory, 
that addresses the discrete nature of prices?  Aside from the limit 
of discrete pricing corresponding to the monetary unit, that is.  For 
instance, my rent will increase from $1100/ month to $1175.  The 
landlord is not likely to increase it to $1152.34, even if that is 
the equilibrium point for rent.  Also, candy bars used to cost 35 
cents, then went up to 50 cents, then 65 or 75 cents, without ever 
having been priced at 38 cents, or any other amount in between.
John
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John A. Viator, Ph.D.
Beckman Laser Institute & Medical Clinlic
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