Firm a Prices Its Products So Low That It Drives

question 51

Multiple Choice

Firm A prices its products so low that it drives competitors out of the market. After all of its competitors have been driven out of the market, Firm A raises prices significantly. Which statement best explains how regulation applies to this situation?

• A) The fact that Firm A lowered prices is sufficient evidence of anticompetitive behavior.
• B) The fact that Firm A raised prices significantly is sufficient evidence of anticompetitive behavior.
• C) The fact that Firm A drove competitors out of the market is sufficient evidence of anticompetitive behavior.
• D) The fact that Firm A competed with other firms on price is sufficient evidence of anticompetitive behavior.
• E) The fact that Firm A lowered its price below average variable cost in an effort to drive competitors out of the market and then subsequently increased price is sufficient evidence of anticompetitive behavior.

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