**Section 1.6: Analyzing the Cournot Duopoly Model**In this section, we examine the Cournot duopoly model where the inverse demand function is expressed as $ P(Q) = a - Q $. However, in this scenario, the firms face asymmetric marginal costs: $ c_1 $ for Firm 1 and $ c_2 $ for Firm 2. **Study Objectives:**1. **Nash Equilibrium with Symmetric Conditions:** - Determine the Nash equilibrium given that $ 0 < c_i < a/2 $ for each firm.2. **Nash Equilibrium with Asymmetric Conditions:** - Explore the Nash equilibrium when $ c_1 < c_2 < a $ but also $ 2c_2 > a + c_1 $.These conditions will help us to understand how the differences in marginal costs affect the strategic decisions and the Nash equilibrium outcome in a duopolistic market setting.

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- 1.6. Consider the Cournot duopoly model where inverse demand is P(Q) = a − Q but firms have asymmetric marginal costs: c₁ for firm 1 and c²₂ for firm 2. What is the Nash equilibrium if 0 < c; < a/2 for each firm? What if c₁ < c₂ a+q₁₂₁?

- 1.6. Consider the Cournot duopoly model where inverse demand is P(Q) = a − Q but firms have asymmetric marginal costs: c₁ for firm 1 and c²₂ for firm 2. What is the Nash equilibrium if 0 < c; < a/2 for each firm? What if c₁ < c₂ a+q₁₂₁?

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