claim and whether other cooperative or non-cooperative strategies may tive in maintaining the incumbent's market dominance. Include diagrams cases to illustrate and strengthen your answer.

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The only water-treatment company in state X has in recent times substantially reduced
the fees it charges to purify water for the state. A potential entrant complains that the
monopoly in X is practicing predatory pricing since it claims that the incumbent is
aware of the potential entrant's intention of entering market X. Discuss whether there
is merit in this claim and whether other cooperative or non-cooperative strategies may
be more effective in maintaining the incumbent's market dominance. Include diagrams
and relevant cases to illustrate and strengthen your answer.
Transcribed Image Text:The only water-treatment company in state X has in recent times substantially reduced the fees it charges to purify water for the state. A potential entrant complains that the monopoly in X is practicing predatory pricing since it claims that the incumbent is aware of the potential entrant's intention of entering market X. Discuss whether there is merit in this claim and whether other cooperative or non-cooperative strategies may be more effective in maintaining the incumbent's market dominance. Include diagrams and relevant cases to illustrate and strengthen your answer.
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