Microeconomic Theory
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Author: NICHOLSON
Publisher: Cengage
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Chapter 15, Problem 15.4P
a)
To determine
Nash equilibrium price is to be determined.
b)
To determine
Firm’s output, profit and market output is to be determined.
c)
To determine
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