Question: Suppose Comcast ( C ) and Verizon ( V ) have a constant ( mathrm { MC } = mathrm { AC

Suppose Comcast (C) and Verizon (V) have a constant \(\mathrm{MC}=\mathrm{AC}=\$ 20\) per customer connected to their internet network. The market (inverse) demand curve for basic internet service is given by:
\[
\begin{array}{l}
\mathrm{P}=80-2\mathrm{Q}\\
\mathrm{Q}=\mathrm{q}_{\mathrm{c}}+\mathrm{q}_{\mathrm{v}}
\end{array}
\]
A) Find the Cournot-Nash equilibrium output, price and profit for each firm
B) Find the output, price, and profit for each firm if the two were to collude
C) Suppose now Comcast is a Stackelberg leader. Find each firm's output, price, and profit
D) Find the output, price, and profit for each firm if they were to compete on price instead of quantity.
Suppose Comcast ( C ) and Verizon ( V ) have a

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