Market Demand Is Given by P = 15 - Q

question 57

Multiple Choice

Market demand is given by P = 15 - Q. There are two firms, each with TC = 0.5q_i². If one firm honors the cartel agreement while the other firm defects, the profits to the defecting firm are:

• A)20..
• B)26.
• C)22.
• D)24.

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