Four pricing practices are closely scrutinized because of potentially unethical or illegal actions.They include: (1)price fixing; (2)predatory pricing; (3)deceptive pricing; and (4)__________.
A)price discounting
B)segmentation
C)regional rollbacks
D)delayed payment penalties
E)price discrimination

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The four pricing practices that are closely scrutinized because of potentially unethical or illegal actions include price fixing, predatory pricing, deceptive pricing, and price discrimination. The given options of price discounting, segmentation, regional rollbacks, and delayed payment penalties are not commonly scrutinized practices. The correct answer is E, price discrimination, which refers to the practice of charging different prices to different customers or groups of customers for the same product or service. This practice can be considered unethical or illegal if it is based on discrimination against certain groups, such as race or gender.

Four Pricing Practices Are Closely Scrutinized Because of Potentially Unethical