A Stackelberg leader chooses his actions on the assumption that his rival will adjust to the leader's actions in such a way as to maximize the rival's profits.

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This is the fundamental assumption of the Stackelberg model of game theory. The leader is assumed to be able to anticipate the reaction of the follower and choose their actions accordingly.

A Stackelberg Leader Chooses His Actions on the Assumption That