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(Table 12.8) Payoffs represent profits measured in thousands of
dollars.
Which of the following outcomes represent(s) a Nash
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If Firm 1 develops product A the Firm 2 will develop product Y as pay-off for Firm 2 is highest in such case.
If Firm 1 develops product B then Firm 2 will develop product X as pay-off for Firm 2 is highest in such case.
If Firm 1 develops product C then Firm 2 will develop Product X as pay-off for Firm 2 is highest in such case.
It can be seen that Firm 2 will never develop product Z whatever be the strategy adopted by Firm 1.
So, strategy of developing product Z is strictly dominated and will be eliminated.
Now, Firm 2 has two strategies - To develop Product X or to develop the Product Y.
If Firm 2 develops product X then Firm 1 will develop Product C as pay-off for Firm 1 is highest in such case.
If Firm 2 develops product Y then Firm 1 will develop Product A as pay-off for Firm 1 is highest in such case.
So, Nash equilibrium of this game is (600, 990) and (650, 400).
Hence, the correct answer is the option (4).