Cournot Problem

question 15

Multiple Choice

Cournot Problem. Consider a Cournot oligopoly with two identical firms. These firms each have constant marginal costs of $10. The market for these firms’ product has demand Q = 100 - P.


-Refer to Cournot Problem.In the Nash Equilibrium,the deadweight loss will be

• A) $300
• B) $450
• C) $600
• D) $900

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Definitions:

Competitive Fringe

Small, less dominant firms in a market that compete at the periphery with the larger dominant firms, often by focusing on niche segments.

Price Leader

A company that has a dominant market share and can influence the pricing policies of competitors within the industry.

Dominant Firm Model

A market structure where one firm has a large market share and sets prices, while other smaller firms follow its pricing strategy.

Fringe Firms

Smaller companies in a market that compete alongside larger firms, often by serving niche segments or employing innovative strategies to maintain market presence.