1. Firms 1 and 2 compete in a Cournot duopoly. If firm 2 adopts a strategy that raises firm 1's marginal cost, Multiple Choice a)firm 1 will reduce its output. b)firm 2 will gain market share. c)firm 2 will enjoy higher profits. d)firm 1 will reduce its output and firm 2 will gain market share and enjoy higher profits..

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1. Firms 1 and 2 compete in a Cournot duopoly. If firm 2 adopts a strategy that raises firm 1's marginal cost,

Multiple Choice

a)firm 1 will reduce its output.

b)firm 2 will gain market share.

c)firm 2 will enjoy higher profits.

d)firm 1 will reduce its output and firm 2 will gain market share and enjoy higher profits..

2. Firms 1 and 2 compete in a Cournot duopoly. If firm 2 adopts a strategy that raises firm 1's marginal cost,

Multiple Choice

a)firm 1 will increase its output.

b)firm 2 will lose market share.

c)firm 1 will enjoy higher profits.

d)firm 1 will not increase its output nor enjoy higher profits nor will firm 2 lose market share.

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