Definition for : Pre-emptive action

Pre-emptive action takes place when a company immediately reflects expectations of an increase in the Cost of a Production Factor by charging higher selling prices. Pre-emptive action is particularly rapid where no alternative products exist in the short to medium term and competition in the sector is not very intense.

(See Chapter 9 Margin analysis: Structure of the Vernimmen)

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