Table 17-22 Brian and Matt Own the Only Two Bicycle Repair Shops

question 522

Multiple Choice

Table 17-22
Brian and Matt own the only two bicycle repair shops in town. Each must choose between a low price for repair work and a high price. The annual economic profit from each strategy is indicated in the table. The profits are shown as (Matt, Brian) in each cell.
-Refer to Table 17-22. Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)Matt's dominant strategy is to charge a low price.
• B)Brian's dominant strategy is to charge a high price.
• C)The dominant strategy for both Brian and Matt is to charge a low price.
• D)Matt's dominant strategy is to charge a high price.

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Definitions:

Snob Effects

The phenomenon where the demand for a certain good increases as its price increases, because it is perceived as a status symbol.

Price Effect

The impact that changes in price have on the consumer's choice and allocation of their income.

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price level in a given period.

Determinants of Demand

Factors that influence the quantity of a product or service that consumers are willing and able to buy at a given price.