Asked by Rebekah Corpuz on Sep 24, 2024

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​Bid-rigging has all of these features EXCEPT

A) ​It is a collusive agreement
B) The bid-riggers pay a smaller amount than without bid-rigging
C) Bid-riggers need an auxiliary mechanism to allocate the good within the bid-riggers
D) ​Bid rigging is usually a legitimate and legal strategy for the buyer-side

Bid-Rigging

A form of fraud where competing parties conspire to determine the winner of a bidding process, undermining the competitiveness of the process.

Collusive Agreement

An arrangement where businesses conspire to fix prices, limit supplies, or divide markets, often to restrict competition.

Auxiliary Mechanism

A support system or process that assists or complements the main system in achieving its objectives.

  • Acknowledge the impact of collusive behavior, such as bid-rigging, on the results of auctions.
  • Comprehend the legal and ethical implications within auction frameworks and strategies employed by bidders.
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Amyzah Nafisah5 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Bid-rigging is an illegal practice where collusive agreements are made among bidders to ensure that a predetermined bidder wins the auction. The other options are features of bid-rigging, except option D, as bid-rigging is an illegal practice and not a legitimate or legal strategy.