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ser-zykov [4K]
3 years ago
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The practice of setting the selling price below cost with the intent to drive competitors out of business is: 28) A) target pric

ing. B) predatory pricing. C) peak-load pricing. D) target costing.
Business
1 answer:
Dmitrij [34]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

The correct answer is letter "B": predatory pricing.

Explanation:

Predatory pricing refers to companies setting prices below the average level in an attempt to wipe out competition. In the beginning, consumers may benefit from the low prices but after the competition has disappeared, the predatory company raises the prices, but, in this scenario, consumers do not have substitutes from where to choose. The predatory company became a monopoly.

Predatory pricing practices are forbidden by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the U.S.

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B. A strategic action because such a large plant expansion will require a major commitment of resources.

Explanation:

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Tactical actions, on the other hand, are flexible and involves actions taken on short term basis. Tactical actions are majorly bye-product of strategic decision.

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