Which innovative pricing strategy did the U.S. government implement during WWII that dramatically reduced aircraft production costs while increasing output by over 300%?

Throughout military history, nations have employed various pricing and procurement strategies to equip their armed forces. These strategies have evolved dramatically from ancient times to modern military-industrial complexes. This trivia question examines a pivotal pricing innovation that revolutionized military equipment procurement during World War II, allowing for rapid production scaling while managing costs. Test your knowledge of how economic strategies have shaped warfare capabilities!

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Cost-plus-fixed-fee contracts that guaranteed manufacturers a profit regardless of production costs
Auction-based procurement where manufacturers competed on price alone, driving down costs through competition
Full nationalization of production facilities with standardized government-set wages for all workers
Dynamic pricing based on battlefield performance metrics, with bonuses for equipment that performed well in combat