Consider the Following Information for a Simultaneous Move Game: If

question 76

Multiple Choice

Consider the following information for a simultaneous move game: If you advertise and your rival advertises, you each will earn $5 million in profits.If neither of you advertise, you will each earn $10 million in profits.However, if one of you advertises and the other does not, the firm that advertises will earn $15 million and the non advertising firm will earn $1 million.If you and your rival plan to be in business for only one year, the Nash equilibrium is

• A)For each firm to advertise.
• B)For neither firm to advertise.
• C)For your firm to advertise and the other not to advertise.
• D)None of the statements associated with this question are correct.

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Definitions:

Price Floor

A government- or authority-imposed minimum price set above the equilibrium price, preventing the market price from falling below a certain level.

Market Equilibrium

A situation in a market where the quantity supplied equals the quantity demanded at a certain price point.

Price Floor

A government or group-imposed price control or limit on how low a price can be charged for a product, service, or commodity, usually intended to ensure fair conditions for producers.

Shortage/Surplus

A market condition where the quantity demanded exceeds the quantity supplied (shortage) or where the quantity supplied exceeds the quantity demanded (surplus).