Two Consumers Jim and Pam Both Have Opera Tickets and Movie

question 28

Essay

Two consumers Jim and Pam both have opera tickets and movie tickets.They wish to exchange tickets with each other.Given their utility functions $$U ^ { I } \left( O _ { J } , M _ { J } \right)$$ and $$U ^ { P } \left( O _ { P } , M _ { P } \right)$$ ,show that their marginal rates of substitution need to be equal for any given distribution of tickets to be efficient.

Identify different strategic behaviors within oligopolies, including reciprocity and first-mover advantage.

Distinguish between the various models of oligopoly pricing and output.

Explain the concept of the prisoner's dilemma and its relevance to oligopoly behavior.

Understand the role and effects of advertising within the context of oligopolies.

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