Although the Practice of Predatory Pricing Is a Common Claim

question 214

Multiple Choice

Although the practice of predatory pricing is a common claim in antitrust suits, some economists are skeptical of this argument because they believe

• A)the evidence of its practice is nearly impossible to collect.
• B)predatory pricing is not a profitable business strategy.
• C)even though predatory pricing is a profitable business strategy, it is on balance beneficial to society.
• D)predatory pricing actually attracts new firms to the industry.

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the standard cost allocated, based on the actual amount of the allocation base used.

Supplies

Materials and items used in the daily operations of a business that do not directly become part of the final product.

Flexible Budget

A budget that modifies based on fluctuations in activity levels or volume.

Output

The quantity of goods or services produced in a given time period by a company, individual, or machine.