-Brian and Matt Own the Only Two Bicycle Repair Shops

question 48

Multiple Choice

-Brian and Matt own the only two bicycle repair shops in town.Each must choose between a low price for repair work and a high price.The yearly economic profits from each strategy are indicated in Figure 11-12.The upper right side of each rectangle shows Brian's profits;the lower left side shows Matt's profits.Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)Matt's dominant strategy is to charge a low price.
• B)Brian's dominant strategy is to charge a high price.
• C)The dominant strategy for both Brian and Matt is to charge a low price.
• D)Matt's dominant strategy is to charge a high price.
• E)Neither Brian nor Matt has a dominant strategy.

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