QUESTION 15 Consider the following information for a simultaneous move game: Two discount stores (megastore and superstore) are interested in expanding their market share through advertising. The table below depicts the strategic outcomes (profits) of both stores with and without advertising. Megastore Superstore Advertise Advertise $95, $80 Don't Advertise $65, $285 b. Megastore $95 and Superstore $80 c. Megastore $65 and Superstore $285 d. Megastore $165 and Superstore $115 Don't Advertise $305, $55 $165, $115 If the stores could co-operate, what is the new Nash equilibrium? a Megastore $305 and Superstore $55

QUESTION 15 Consider the following information for a simultaneous move game: Two discount stores (megastore and superstore) are interested in expanding their market share through advertising. The table below depicts the strategic outcomes (profits) of both stores with and without advertising. Megastore Superstore Advertise Advertise $95, $80 Don't Advertise $65, $285 b. Megastore $95 and Superstore $80 c. Megastore $65 and Superstore $285 d. Megastore $165 and Superstore $115 Don't Advertise $305, $55 $165, $115 If the stores could co-operate, what is the new Nash equilibrium? a Megastore $305 and Superstore $55

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