Predatory pricing is not an antitrust violation because the tactic can eliminate a firm's competitors, enabling it to increase prices and earn higher profits to benefit its owners and employees.

Predatory Pricing

The pricing of a product below cost with the intent to drive competitors out of the market.

Antitrust Violation

An illegal activity that interferes with free competition in the market, involving practices such as monopolization, price fixing, and unlawful mergers.

Higher Profits

Describes an increase in the financial gains of a business after all expenses have been deducted.