Suppose two firms compete in quantities (Cournot). Market demand is given by P = 260 − 2Q, where Q = q1 + q2. Both firms have constant MC = AT C = 20. a. Solve for the Cournot equilibrium and find the Cournot equilibrium profits for each firm. b. Now suppose the two firms formed a cartel. What would be the profits for each firm then? c. If firm 2 sticks to the cartel agreement (quantity), then what is the best response for firm 1 (if firm 1 were to deviate)? Find the profits for firm 1 from deviating.
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Suppose two firms compete in quantities (Cournot). Market
a. Solve for the Cournot equilibrium and find the Cournot equilibrium profits for each firm.
b. Now suppose the two firms formed a cartel. What would be the profits for each firm then?
c. If firm 2 sticks to the cartel agreement (quantity), then what is the best response for firm 1 (if firm 1 were to deviate)? Find the profits for firm 1 from deviating.
d. How large must the probability-adjusted discount factor be in order for the cartel to be stable?
e. How would the answer to part d. change if the two firms were competing in prices (Bertrand)?
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