There is another important motivation to offer rebates. The manufacturer's profit is larger with rebates when the order quantity is greater than the demand. The price to the retailer is higher than if the manufacturer offers a discounted wholesale price so the manufacturer's revenue is larger and not all rebates are submitted.
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