PRC-3 · Chapter 6 · Question 22 of 68
Which of the following practices generally undermines fair competition and is considered unethical?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Secretly colluding with competitors to keep market prices artificially high
Explanation
Price-fixing and collusion with rivals harm consumers and undermine the principles of a fair, competitive free market.
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