Firms 1 and 2 Compete in a Cournot Duopoly

question 53

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 reduce its output.
• B) firm 2 will lose market share.
• C) firm 2 will enjoy lower profits.
• D) None of the statements is correct.

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