What Is a Sequential Game? How Are Decision Trees Used

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What is a sequential game? How are decision trees used to analyze sequential games?

Understand the role and calculation of the four-firm concentration ratio in assessing market concentration.

Comprehend the application and implications of game theory in strategic decision-making within oligopolies.

Recognize the limitations of concentration ratios and the Herfindahl index in capturing market dynamics.

Understand how import competition affects domestic market concentration.

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