19. The Nash equilibrium in the Cournot model is 'stable' because (a) No firm wishes to enter or exit the market. (b) If output levels move away from the NE then they will always converge back. (c) No firm wishes to change their strategy given the strategy of the opponent. (d) The output levels lie on the intersection of the two best response functions. (e) More than one of the above.

19. The Nash equilibrium in the Cournot model is 'stable' because (a) No firm wishes to enter or exit the market. (b) If output levels move away from the NE then they will always converge back. (c) No firm wishes to change their strategy given the strategy of the opponent. (d) The output levels lie on the intersection of the two best response functions. (e) More than one of the above.

Managerial Economics: A Problem Solving Approach

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Chapter16: Bargaining

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