[Step-by-Step] The market for widgets consists of two firms that produce identical products. Competition in the market is such that each of the firms independently
Question: The market for widgets consists of two firms that produce identical products. Competition in the market is such that each of the firms independently produces a quantity of output, and these quantities are then sold in the market at a price that is determined by the total amount produced by the two firms. Firm 2 is known to have a cost advantage over Firm 1. A recent study found that the (inverse) market demand curve faced by the two firms is
\[P=280-2\left( {{Q}_{1}}+{{Q}_{2}} \right)\]and the costs are \({{C}_{1}}\left( {{Q}_{1}} \right)=3{{Q}_{1}}\) and \(C\left( {{Q}_{2}} \right)=2{{Q}_{2}}\).
- Determine the marginal revenue for each firm.
- Determine the reaction function for each firm.
- How much output will each firm produce in equilibrium?
- What are the equilibrium profits for each firm?
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