The Following Table Shows the Payoff Matrix of the Two

question 57

Multiple Choice

The following table shows the payoff matrix of the two firms (Firm X and Firm Y) in dollars when they advertise and when they do not advertise. Table 25.1 According to the payoffs in Table 25.1:

• A)Firm X will not advertise, no matter what, if Firm Y does not advertise.
• B)Firm X will advertise only if Firm Y does not advertise.
• C)Firm X does not have a dominant strategy, but Firm Y does.
• D)Firm Y does not have a dominant strategy, but Firm X does.
• E)Both firms would be better off if neither advertised.

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