The Russian government asks bidders on a contract to submit a US$150,000 fee with their bid to weed out firms that are not serious about the contract or are too small to handle the contract.This is an example of a governmental ____ screen that is common during government purchases in developing countries.

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This is an example of an eligibility screen, as it is intended to ensure that bidders are qualified and serious about the contract. Procedural screens relate to rules and procedures for the bidding process, linkage screens relate to requirements for local content or use of local suppliers, and influence screens relate to corruption or undue influence in the bidding process.

The Russian Government Asks Bidders on a Contract to Submit