
-Refer to Figure 12.3.The decision tree shows the payoffs for two firms based on the strategies they choose.If they agree to collude and hold prices at $10,and both stand by the agreement,each will earn profits of $5 million.If one firm cheats and the other does not,the firm that cheats will earn profits of $8 million and the other firm will have losses of $2 million.If they both cheat and cut prices,they will each earn profits of only $2 million.If both firms follow their dominant strategies,Firm B's profits will be
A) -$2 million.
B) $2 million.
C) $5 million.
D) $8 million.
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