There are two companies offering satellite radio. The aggregate demand schedule for hours of satellite radio listening is shown above, and it is a zero marginal cost industry. If the two companies form a cartel and split production evenly, how much will each firm produce and what price will they charge? (Hint: The cartel will select a quantity that maximizes its combined profits)

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There are two companies offering satellite radio. The aggregate demand schedule for
hours of satellite radio listening is shown above, and it is a zero marginal cost
industry.
If the two companies form a cartel and split production evenly, how much will each
firm produce and what price will they charge?
(Hint: The cartel will select a quantity that maximizes its combined profits)
Transcribed Image Text:Price 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Quantity Demanded 0 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 There are two companies offering satellite radio. The aggregate demand schedule for hours of satellite radio listening is shown above, and it is a zero marginal cost industry. If the two companies form a cartel and split production evenly, how much will each firm produce and what price will they charge? (Hint: The cartel will select a quantity that maximizes its combined profits)
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