Suppose Two Firms with Differentiated Products Are Competing on Price

question 60

Multiple Choice

Suppose two firms with differentiated products are competing on price. The reaction curve for Firm 1 is P₁ = 4 + 0.5 P₂, and the reaction curve for Firm 2 is P₂ = 4 + 0.5P₁. What is the equilibrium price outcome in this market?

• A) P₁ = P₂ = 4
• B) P₁ = P₂ = 6
• C) P₁ = P₂ = 8
• D) P₁ = 6 and P₂ = 8

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