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1) 1.5
2) 150
3) 225/2 = 112.5
4) 225/2 = 112.5
5) decreases
6) 1.25
7) 100*1.25 = 125
8) 75*1.25 = 93.75
9) 100*1 = 100
10) 100*1 = 100
11) 100+100 = 200
TRUE
A Nash Equilibrium
3. Breakdown of a cartel agreement Consider a town in which only two residents, Brian and...
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