Based on the payoff matrix below: Firm 2 Lower Prices Do Not Lower Prices Firm 1 Lower
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Based on the payoff matrix below:
Firm 2 | |||
Lower Prices | Do Not Lower Prices | ||
Firm 1 | Lower Prices | Firm 1: $1000 Profit Firm 2: $1000 Profit | Firm 1: $5000 Profit Firm 2: $0 Profit |
Do Not Lower Prices | Firm 1: $0 Profit Firm 2: $3000 Profit | Firm 1: $2000 Profit Firm 2: $2000 Profit |
(a) If firm 1 lowers it price, what will firm 2 choose to do?
(b) If firm 2 lowers it price, what will firm 2 choose to do?
(c) Of the four outcomes on this payoff matrix, which outcome is likeliest to occur?
(d) Is your answer to the previous question the best outcome for both firms? Why will it be difficult for these firms to arrive at the best mutual outcome?
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