In Most Cities All Lumber Yards Advertise That They Have

question 45

Essay

In most cities all lumber yards advertise that they have the lowest price in town.In addition,they often claim that they will match the prices of any other lumber yards.Is this Bertrand competition that brings about zero economic profits?

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