Suppose Two Gas Stations Operate at the Same Busy Intersection

question 271

Essay

Suppose two gas stations operate at the same busy intersection. You notice that the posted prices are almost always the same. Assuming that these firms are engaged in tacit price collusion, can we automatically conclude that there is no competition for customers between the two stations?

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