Dave and Andy Are Competitors in a Local Market

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Dave and Andy are competitors in a local market.Each is trying to decide if it is better to advertise on TV,on radio,or not at all.If they both advertise on TV,each will earn a profit of $4,000.If they both advertise on radio,each will earn a profit of $7,000.If neither advertises at all,each will earn a profit of $10,000.If one advertises on TV and other advertises on radio,then the one advertising on TV will earn $6,000 and the other will earn $5,000.If one advertises on TV and the other does not advertise,then the one advertising on TV will earn $11,000 and the other will earn $2,000.If one advertises on radio and the other does not advertise,then the one advertising on radio will earn $12,000 and the other will earn $4,000.If both follow their dominant strategy,then Dave will

• A) advertise on TV and earn $4,000.
• B) advertise on radio and earn $7,000.
• C) advertise on TV and earn $11,000.
• D) not advertise and earn $10,000.

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Definitions:

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