Exhibit 9-6  Two-Firm Payoff Matrix Suppose Costs Are Identical for the Two

question 126

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 9-6  Two-Firm Payoff Matrix Suppose costs are identical for the two firms in Exhibit 9-6. If both firms assume the other will compete and charge a lower price, equilibrium will be established by:

• A) Camel charging the high price and Marlboro charging the high price.
• B) Camel charging the low price and Marlboro charging the low price.
• C) Camel charging the low price and Marlboro charging the high price.
• D) Camel charging the high price and Marlboro charging the low price.

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