Cournot Duopolists Face a Market Demand Curve Given by P

question 41

Multiple Choice

Cournot duopolists face a market demand curve given by P = 90 - Q where Q is total market demand. Each firm can produce output at a constant marginal cost of 30 per unit. The equilibrium price and quantity for the total market will be

• A)Q = 30, P = 60.
• B)Q = 60, P = 30.
• C)Q = 40, P = 50.
• D)Q = 45, P = 45.

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Definitions:

Differential Cost

The difference in cost between two alternative decisions or changes in output levels.

Sunk Cost

Sunk cost represents money already spent and permanently lost, which cannot be recovered and should not influence future financial decisions.

Differential Cost

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Differential Revenue

The difference in revenue generated under two different scenarios or courses of action.