If Firms Are in Cournot Equilibrium

question 130

Multiple Choice

If firms are in Cournot equilibrium:

• A) each firm could increase profits by unilaterally increasing output.
• B) each firm could increase profits by unilaterally decreasing output.
• C) firms could increase profits by jointly increasing output.
• D) firms could increase profits by jointly reducing output.

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