What is dumping and why would firms engage in it?

What will be an ideal response?


Dumping is when the price charged in a foreign market is either lower than the price charged in the home market or lower than the production cost. Reasons for dumping include price discrimination and predatory pricing.

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A) increase B) decrease initially and then increase C) decrease D) not change

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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