(Table: Polaris and Yamaha I) the Payoffs Represent Profits in Millions

question 163

Multiple Choice

(Table: Polaris and Yamaha I) The payoffs represent profits in millions of dollars. Suppose that this simultaneous-move game is played once in each period for three periods. In period one, the outcome will be _____, and in period two, the outcome will be _____.

• A) (6 , 6); (4 , 4)
• B) (4 , 4); (4 , 4)
• C) (2 , 7); (6 , 6)
• D) (6 , 6); (6 , 6)

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