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Suppose that each of the two firms in a duopoly has the independent choice of advertising or not advertising.If neither advertises,each gets $10 million in profit;if both advertise,their profits will be $5 million each;and if one advertises while the other does not,the advertiser gets profit of $15 million and the other gets profit of $2 million.According to game theory,if the firms collude to maximize joint profits:


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Forward Contract

A non-standardized agreement between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a specified future date for a price that is agreed upon today.

Balance Sheet

A report that outlines a firm's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a particular moment.

Foreign Currency

Currency used in a country other than the home country of the business entity, often involved in international transactions.

Foreign Exchange Gain

A profit resulting from changes in exchange rates when foreign currency holdings are valued at the current exchange rate.

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