Two home-improvement stores (Lopes and HomeMax) in a growing…
Two home-improvement stores (Lopes and HomeMax) in a growing urban area are interested in expanding their market share. Both are interested in expanding the size of their store and parking lot to accommodate potential growth in their customer base. The following game depicts the strategic outcomes that result from the game. Increases in annual profits of the two home-improvement stores are shown in the table below. Lopes Increase the size of store and parking lot Do not increase the size of store and parking lot HomeMax Increase the size of store and parking lot Lopes = $1.0 million HomeMax = $1.5 million Lopes = $0.4 million HomeMax = $3.4 million Do not increase the size of store and parking lot Lopes = $3.2 million HomeMax = $0.6 million Lopes = $2.0 million HomeMax = $2.5 million Refer to the table above. Increasing the size of its store and parking lot is a dominant strategy for
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Robin owns a horse stables and riding academy and gives riding lessons for children at “pony camp.” Her business operates in a competitive industry. Robin gives riding lessons to 20 children per month. Her monthly total revenue is $4,000. The marginal cost of pony camp is $200 per child. In order to maximize profits, Robin should
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