Asked by jennifer ocampo on May 14, 2024

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In a Stackelberg duopoly,

A) leader firms are always dominant.
B) no Nash equilibrium is possible.
C) the two firms move simultaneously.
D) one firm is the leader; the other is the follower.

Stackelberg Duopoly

A market structure where two firms compete with one another with one firm establishing itself as a leader by setting its output or price first, and the other firm acting as a follower.

Nash Equilibrium

An idea in game theory where a player cannot gain an advantage by altering their strategy if the strategies of other players stay the same.

Leader Firms

Companies that dominate a particular market or industry, often setting trends and standards for others to follow.

  • Grasp the distinctions between different market structures such as Stackelberg duopoly and collusive duopoly.
  • Understand the concept of a sequential game and the strategic implications of first-mover advantages.
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Shannon SmithMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
In a Stackelberg duopoly, one firm acts as the leader by setting its output or price first, and the other firm (the follower) then responds to the leader's decision. This model does not assume simultaneous moves (as in Cournot competition) or that the leader is always dominant in terms of market share or profit, nor does it imply that no Nash equilibrium is possible.