Suppose that there are two types of sports drink on the market, PowerPal and CrocoAde. In October, PowerPal held 57% of the sports drink market and CrocoAde held 43%. According to market research analysts, 68% of people who purchased PowerPal during a given month are likely to purchase the same in the next month, while 74% of CrocoAde consumers are expected to continue their same behavior in the next month. Based on this information, what is the equilibrium (steady state) market share of CrocoAde? 54.6% B. 55.2% C. 53.9% D. 49.6% A.

Suppose that there are two types of sports drink on the market, PowerPal and CrocoAde. In October, PowerPal held 57% of the sports drink market and CrocoAde held 43%. According to market research analysts, 68% of people who purchased PowerPal during a given month are likely to purchase the same in the next month, while 74% of CrocoAde consumers are expected to continue their same behavior in the next month. Based on this information, what is the equilibrium (steady state) market share of CrocoAde? 54.6% B. 55.2% C. 53.9% D. 49.6% A.

Microeconomic Theory

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Chapter7: Uncertainty

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