Suppose 2 gas stations must post their prices for regular gasoline at 6am each morning and cannot change their price during the day. Each gas station has a choice: charge a relatively “low” price or charge a relatively “high” price.  The following shows their pro

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Suppose 2 gas stations must post their prices for regular gasoline at 6am each morning and cannot change their price during the day.

Each gas station has a choice: charge a relatively “low” price or charge a relatively “high” price.  The following shows their profit for the day of each gas station depending upon which price each gas station chooses:

  Gas Station  B
    Low Price High Price
Gas Station A Low Price $2000, $900 $500, $1500
  High Price $1200, $1800 $300, $2100

Assume that this is a "one shot" game:

  1. Which strategy should Gas Station A choose? Is it a dominant strategy? Explain why or why not.
  2. Which strategy should Gas Station B choose? Is it a dominant strategy? Explain why or why not
  3. What is the outcome for each Gas Station?  How much profits will each Gas Station earn? Explain.
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