-The Above Figure Shows the Payoff Matrix Facing an Incumbent

question 44

Multiple Choice

-The above figure shows the payoff matrix facing an incumbent firm and a potential entrant.Assuming a fixed cost of entry,the outcome will be that the incumbent

• A) deters entry.
• B) chooses the Stackelberg leader level of output but the potential entrant does not enter anyway.
• C) chooses the Stackelberg leader level of output and the potential entrant enters.
• D) deters entry and earns zero profit.

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