The Demand for Y Is Given by

question 49

Multiple Choice

The demand for y is given by . Only two firms produce y. They have identical costs c(y) = y². If they agree to collude and maximize their joint profits, how much output will each firm produce?

• A) 2
• B) 5
• C) 10
• D) 12
• E) 16

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