Two firms, A and B, face an inverse market demand function of P = 1200 - 4Q. Each firm has the same cost function Ci = 20qi. Assume the A and B are Stackelberg competitors, and that A is the leader. Derive from profit functions the equilibrium prices, quantities, and profits for A and B.

Two firms, A and B, face an inverse market demand function of P = 1200 - 4Q. Each firm has the same cost function Ci = 20qi. Assume the A and B are Stackelberg competitors, and that A is the leader. Derive from profit functions the equilibrium prices, quantities, and profits for A and B.

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Two firms, A and B, face an inverse market demand function of P = 1200 - 4Q. Each firm has the same cost function Ci = 20qi. Assume the A and B are Stackelberg competitors, and that A is the leader.

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How does the methodology for solving the Stackelberg problem differ from the method for solving the Cournot problem? Why?

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