Question: SCENARIO answer this based on the information provided below: Two firms, Alpha and Beta, are the only competitors within the widget industry. They are located

SCENARIO answer this based on the information provided below:

Two firms, Alpha and Beta, are the only competitors within the widget industry. They are located in the same city. Fixed costs for Alpha and Beta are the same and Beta pays a labor rate of $20.00 per hour. Widgets are viewed as a commodity. The following is given: Alpha: L/Q = 5, P = 15, Quantity sold = 2 Beta: L/Q = 8, P = 15, Quantity sold = 2 From your calculations for the previous question, it can be observed that:

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Beta is more efficient than Alpha
Beta is free to raise prices, thereby increasing profit
Both c and d above are correct
Alpha, the more efficient firm, may lower price and capture market share
Both Alpha and Beta will likely increase market share

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