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chads108

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If a firm doesn't make an economic profit it will shut down.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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If a Cournot duopolist announced that it will double its output,
 
  A) it becomes the leader.
  B) the other firm does not view the announcement as credible.
  C) the other firm will shut down.
  D) the other firm will double output also.



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Answer to Question 1

False. The firm compares its losses from operating with its losses when shutting down and will shut down if the latter loss is less.

Answer to Question 2

B




chads108

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Reply 2 on: Jul 1, 2018
Excellent


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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