Firms 1 and 2 Compete in a Cournot Duopoly

question 59

Multiple Choice

Firms 1 and 2 compete in a Cournot duopoly.If firm 2 adopts a strategy that raises firm 1's marginal cost:

• A)Firm 1 will increase its output.
• B)Firm 2 will lose market share.
• C)Firm 2 will enjoy lower profits.
• D)None of the statements associated with this question are correct.

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