Five pricing practices are scrutinized because of potential unethical or illegal actions. They are (1) price fixing, (2) predatory pricing, (3) deceptive pricing, (4) geographical pricing, and (5) __________.
A)price discounting
B)lateral price fixing
C)regional rollbacks
D)delayed payment pricing
E)price discrimination

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The fifth pricing practice that is scrutinized because of potential unethical or illegal actions is price discrimination. This refers to charging different prices to different customers for the same product or service without any justification. It can be considered unethical or illegal if it is based on characteristics such as race, gender, religion, or nationality. The practice is regulated by antitrust laws to ensure fair competition in the marketplace.

Five Pricing Practices Are Scrutinized Because of Potential Unethical or Illegal