In a duopoly game we observe the following payouts: if the two firms collude they will each earn $50,000. If one firm cheats then he earns $60,000 and the other firm earns -$10,000. If both firms cheat then they each earn zero economic profit
In this game what is the Nash equilibrium? A) Both firms cheat.
B) Only one firm will cheat.
C) Neither firm will cheat.
D) It is impossible to say.
A
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