I. If one firm produces 2 more units of output, its profits will rise to $864. II. If neither firm cheats, each firm will earn a profit of $800. III. If one firm produces 3 more units of output, the other firm's profits will fall to $680. I and II I and III II and III I, II, and III

I. If one firm produces 2 more units of output, its profits will rise to $864. II. If neither firm cheats, each firm will earn a profit of $800. III. If one firm produces 3 more units of output, the other firm's profits will fall to $680. I and II I and III II and III I, II, and III

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