There are two firms in a market, where quantities are the strategic variable within two periods. In each of the two periods t = 1; 2 the inverse demand function Pt is given by Pt (y) = 5-y. The cost function of firm i is given by C=3+2y, where i=1,2. In the first period firm1 is a protected monopolist. Profits of a firm can be interpreted as the sum of its profits in each period. In order to maximize their profits, firms set quantities. (i) (ii) Define the monopoly solution. Firm1 must choose the same quantity in each period y = y due to the technological restrictions. Considering y firm2 thinking to enter in period 2. Define the profit maximizing y if yt is given. (iii) Suppose that firm 2 will enter in the second period. What and quantity will firm 1 have? What is the equilibrium P

There are two firms in a market, where quantities are the strategic variable within two periods. In each of the two periods t = 1; 2 the inverse demand function Pt is given by Pt (y) = 5-y. The cost function of firm i is given by C=3+2y, where i=1,2. In the first period firm1 is a protected monopolist. Profits of a firm can be interpreted as the sum of its profits in each period. In order to maximize their profits, firms set quantities. (i) (ii) Define the monopoly solution. Firm1 must choose the same quantity in each period y = y due to the technological restrictions. Considering y firm2 thinking to enter in period 2. Define the profit maximizing y if yt is given. (iii) Suppose that firm 2 will enter in the second period. What and quantity will firm 1 have? What is the equilibrium P

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