Suppose Firm #1 Dominates a Market for Widgets Priced at $100/unit

question 24

Short Answer

Suppose Firm #1 dominates a market for widgets priced at $100/unit with a marginal cost of $60/unit.If Firm #2 enters the market and offers comparable widgets at a 3% discount,extending a price umbrella optimal as long as Firm #1 loses no more than what portion of its market share?

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