Question: This question is based on Game theory. Khalid and Oumaima own the only coffee shops in town. Each must choose between a low price for
This question is based on "Game theory".
Khalid and Oumaima own the only coffee shops in town. Each must choose between a low price for Matcha and a high price. The annual economic profit from each strategy is indicated in the table. The profits are shown as (Khalid, Oumaima) in each cell.
| Oumaima | |||
| Low Price | High Price | ||
| Khalid | Low Price | (160, 160) | (700, 150) |
| High Price | (150, 300) | (600, 600) |
- What is the Nash Equlibrium? (5points)
- Is the Nash Equlibrium the most optimal strategy? (3 points)
- Is there dominant strategy for Khalid and Oumaima? (2 points)
- If Khalid and Oumaima were going to be in business long term and would have several chances to set prices how would the Nash Equilibrium change? (3)
- Using this example why is it difficult for Cartels to maintain cooperation (2)
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