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Imagine United Airlines deciding independently to reduce fares on its flights. Other competing airlines quickly matched the fare cuts. These actions might be interpreted as:

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Imagine United Airlines deciding independently to reduce fares on its flights. Other competing
airlines quickly matched the fare cuts. These actions might be interpreted as:
a cooperative game.
a competitive game.
a constant sum game.
a noncooperative game.

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