Suppose two firms,Allstom from France,and Bombardier from Canada,are bidding on a contract to replace train cars for the subway system in Mexico City.If they bid the same amount,they share the contract-otherwise,the low bid wins.The figure below shows the payoff matrix for this contest.
FIGURE 11- 4
-Refer to Figure 11- 4.What is the Nash equilibrium in this bidding contest between Allstom and Bombardier?
A) The two firms will co- operate and maximize their joint profits at $10 million each.
B) There is no Nash equilibrium in this bidding contest,because each firm can expect to earn at least $5 million.
C) Each firm will bid the low price,and each will earn a profit of $2.5 million.
D) Each firm will bid the high price,expecting a larger total profit.
E) both A and C are Nash equilibrium.
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