Use the Information Below to Answer the Following Questions

question 7

Multiple Choice

Use the information below to answer the following questions.
Fact 15.2.1
Two firms, FastNet and SmartCast are the only Internet providers in a city. They have identical costs and one firm's service is a perfect substitute for the other firm's service. The industry is a natural duopoly. FastNet and SmartCast decide to collude and agree to share the market equally.
-Refer to Fact 15.2.1. What is the Nash equilibrium?

• A)Both firms cheat on the agreement.
• B)One firm cheats and one firm complies.
• C)Both firms comply with the agreement.
• D)New firms enter the market.
• E)Both firms charge the price that would exist in a perfectly competitive market.

Acknowledge the role of life insurance in financial planning and protection for dependents.

Examine the differences between mutual and stock life insurance companies, and their policy offerings.

Recognize the impact of policyholder's age and policy type on life insurance premiums.

Acknowledge the purpose and benefits of different life insurance policy options and adjustments.

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Ethics Officer

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