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George and Jerry Are Competitors in a Local Market

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George and Jerry 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 $3,000. If they both advertise on radio, each will earn a profit of $5,000. If neither advertises at all, each will earn a profit of $10,000. If one advertises on TV and the other advertises on radio, then the one advertising on TV will earn $4,000 and the other will earn $2,000. If one advertises on TV and the other does not advertise, then the one advertising on TV will earn $8,000 and the other will earn $5,000. If one advertises on radio and the other does not advertise, then the one advertising on radio will earn $9,000 and the other will earn $6,000. If both follow their dominant strategy, then George will

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