clandestine collection of trade secrets or proprietary information about a company's competitors is referred to as
A) trade piracy.
B) transnational fraud.
C) economic espionage.
D) competitive duplicity.
E) transnational espionage.

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The term "economic espionage" refers to the clandestine or illegal collection of trade secrets or proprietary information about a company's competitors. This activity is often carried out by individuals or groups acting on behalf of foreign governments or rival companies in order to gain a competitive advantage.

Clandestine Collection of Trade Secrets or Proprietary Information About a Company's