### Analyzing Oil Production Strategies: Saudi Arabia and KuwaitConsider the market for oil. Suppose for simplicity that there are only two oil-producing countries—Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Both countries must choose whether to produce a low output or a high output.#### Payoff MatrixThese output strategies with corresponding profits are depicted in the payoff matrix to the right. Kuwait's profits are in red, and Saudi Arabia's are in blue.| | Kuwait: Low Output | Kuwait: High Output ||---------------|---------------------|----------------------|| **Saudi Arabia: Low Output** | $125, $8 | $75, $13 || **Saudi Arabia: High Output** | $98, $5 | $70, $8 |#### Understanding the Payoff Matrix- **Low Output for Both**: Saudi Arabia earns $125, and Kuwait earns $8.- **Low Output for Saudi Arabia, High Output for Kuwait**: Saudi Arabia earns $75, and Kuwait earns $13.- **High Output for Saudi Arabia, Low Output for Kuwait**: Saudi Arabia earns $98, and Kuwait earns $5.- **High Output for Both**: Saudi Arabia earns $70, and Kuwait earns $8.#### Cooperative EquilibriumSuppose the two countries form a cartel. What is the cooperative equilibrium?- **Option A**: The cooperative equilibrium is for Saudi Arabia to produce a high output and Kuwait to produce a high output.- **Option B**: A cooperative equilibrium does not exist for this game.- **Option C**: The cooperative equilibrium is for Saudi Arabia to produce a low output and Kuwait to produce a high output.- **Option D**: The cooperative equilibrium is for Saudi Arabia to produce a high output and Kuwait to produce a low output.- **Option E**: The cooperative equilibrium is for Saudi Arabia to produce a low output and Kuwait to produce a low output. Based on the matrix, we are asked to determine the strategies that yield the highest joint payoff for Saudi Arabia and Kuwait in forming a cartel.

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onsider the market for oil. Suppose for simplicity that there are only two oil roducing countries-Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Both countries must choose hether to produce a low output or a high output. hese output strategies with corresponding profits are depicted in the ayoff matrix to the right. Kuwait's profits are in red and Saudi Arabia's are in blue. Kuwait uppose the two countries form a cartel. What is the cooperative equilibrium? Low Output High Output O A. The cooperative equilibrium is for Saudi Arabia to produce a high output and Kuwait to produce a high output. $125 $75 Low Output $8 $13 O B. A cooperative equilibrium does not exist for this game. OC. The cooperative equilibrium is for Saudi Arabia to produce a low output and Kuwait to produce a high output. Saudi Arabia $98 $70 O D. The cooperative equilibrium is for Saudi Arabia to produce a high output and Kuwait to produce a low output. High Output $5 $8 O E. The cooperative equilibrium is for Saudi Arabia to produce a low output and Kuwait to produce a low output.

onsider the market for oil. Suppose for simplicity that there are only two oil roducing countries-Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Both countries must choose hether to produce a low output or a high output. hese output strategies with corresponding profits are depicted in the ayoff matrix to the right. Kuwait's profits are in red and Saudi Arabia's are in blue. Kuwait uppose the two countries form a cartel. What is the cooperative equilibrium? Low Output High Output O A. The cooperative equilibrium is for Saudi Arabia to produce a high output and Kuwait to produce a high output. $125 $75 Low Output $8 $13 O B. A cooperative equilibrium does not exist for this game. OC. The cooperative equilibrium is for Saudi Arabia to produce a low output and Kuwait to produce a high output. Saudi Arabia $98 $70 O D. The cooperative equilibrium is for Saudi Arabia to produce a high output and Kuwait to produce a low output. High Output $5 $8 O E. The cooperative equilibrium is for Saudi Arabia to produce a low output and Kuwait to produce a low output.

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