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Strategy of Predatory Behavior

A huge firm which slashes prices to drive smaller competitors out of business, and after that raises prices due to its enhanced market power is pursuing a strategy of: (1) predatory pricing. (2) cut-throat competition. (3) price discrimination. (4) market hegemony. (5) monopolization.

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