Price represents the value of a good or service for both the seller and buyer. It is the only element of the marketing mix that generates revenue. Pricing objectives aim to achieve goals like survival, profit, market share, and cash flow. Companies determine pricing through analyzing factors like demand, competition, and costs. Initial pricing strategies for new products include penetration pricing, which sets low prices to enter the market, and price skimming, which charges high initial prices. Product mix pricing considers demand and cost relationships between various products. Price adjustments use strategies like geographical, discount, and discriminatory pricing.