The Matrix Given Below Represents the Payoffs to Producer Hansel

question 23

Multiple Choice

The matrix given below represents the payoffs to producer Hansel and purchaser Gretel from a transaction.Hansel is the producer of Good X and Gretel is the purchaser.Assume that Gretel has no incentive to break the contract.


-Refer to Table .Will breaching of the contract be an efficient outcome?

• A)Yes, because Hansel will earn $12 after paying expectation damage and Gretel will remain as well off as under the contract.
• B)No, because Hansel will earn $5 after paying expectation damage and Gretel will remain as well off as under the contract.
• C)Yes, because both Hansel and Gretel will remain as well off as under the contract and Gretel's earnings will increase.
• D)No, because Hansel will remain as well off as under the contract and Gretel's earnings will fall.

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