Which of the following statements are correct in regard to predatory pricing to induce exit of existing rival firms? Choose any and all correct statements.
a. Some economists, particularly of the Chicago-UCLA school of thought argue that merging with rivals is a better way to eliminate the competition as compared to predatory pricing.
b. With this pricing strategy, the predator firm lowers price below cost until the rival exits the market, at which point the predator will raise price to the monopoly level.
c. With this pricing strategy, the predator firm sets a low price even before entry that discourages any potential rivals from entering the market.
d. If there is free entry back into the market, this type of predatory pricing may not be feasible.
