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Two firms dominate the market for surgical sutures and compete aggressively with respect to research and development. The following payoff table depicts the profit implications of their different R&D strategies.
Suppose that no communication is possible between the firms; each must choose its R&D strategy independently of the other. What actions will the firms take, and what is the outcome?
If the firms can communicate before setting their R&D strategies, what outcome will occur? Explain.
Low Firm A’s R&D Medium
Spending
Firm B’s R&D Spending Low Medium High
High
|
8, 11 |
6, 12 |
5, 14 |
|
12, 9 |
8, 10 |
6, 8 |
|
11, 6 |
10, 8 |
4, 6 |
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