Explain the general meaning of the following profit payoff matrix for oligopolists C and D. All profit
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a. Use the payoff matrix to explain the mutual interdependence that characterizes oligopolistic industries.
b. Assuming no collusion between C and D, what is the likely pricing outcome?
c. In view of your answer to 8b, explain why price collusion is mutually profitable. Why might there be a temptation to cheat on the collusive agreement?
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X's possible prices $40 $35 $57 $59 A $60 $55 $50 $55 $58 $69 Y's possible prices $35
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