In Bertrand Competition with Differentiated Products and Zero Marginal Costs

question 20

Multiple Choice

In Bertrand competition with differentiated products and zero marginal costs, Firm A faces the demand curve q_A = 80 - 2P_A + 0.50P_B. If Firm A expects Firm B to charge a price of $20, what price should Firm A charge?

• A) $14.25
• B) $18.00
• C) $22.50
• D) $24.75

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Definitions:

Time and Materials Pricing

A pricing method where customers are charged based on the actual time spent and materials used on their project.

Labor Hours

The total amount of time, measured in hours, that workers spend on producing goods or providing services within a specific period.

Income Statement

A financial document that summarizes an organization's revenues and expenses over a specific period, showing net profit or loss.

Operating Profit

The profit from a firm's core business operations, excluding deductions of interest and taxes.