A Firm Notices That Wages in Another Country Are Lower

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Essay

A firm notices that wages in another country are lower than it currently pays its employees. What are three reasons why the firm may choose not to relocate?

Comprehend the dominant firm model and the behavior of fringe firms in such markets.

Recognize the application of the Prisoners' Dilemma in describing oligopolistic market outcomes.

Identify different market structures, including the dominant firm model and the kinked demand curve model.

Calculate profit maximizing price and output levels under various cost and demand scenarios.

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