Microeconomics,, 16th Canadian Edition

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  1. Profit Maximization Is Complicated

  2. The Basic Dilemma of Oligopoly

  3. Some Simple Game Theory
    a. A Payoff Matrix
    b. Strategic Behaviour
    a. Cooperative Outcome
    b. Non-Cooperative Outcome
    c. Nash Equilibrium

  4. Extensions in Game Theory
    F. 11.4 Oligopoly in Practice

  5. Cooperative Behaviour
    a. Explicit Collusion
    b. Tacit Collusion

  6. Competitive Behaviour

  7. The Importance of Entry Barriers
    a. 1. Brand Proliferation as an Entry Barrier
    b. 2. Advertising as an Entry Barrier
    c. 3. Predatory Pricing as an Entry Barrier

  8. Oligopoly and the Economy
    a. Profits Under Oligopoly
    b. Oligopoly and Innovation
    G. Summary

  9. 11.1 Imperfect Competition LO 1, 2

  10. 11.2 Monopolistic Competition LO 3

  11. 11.3 Oligopoly and Game Theory LO 4

  12. 11.4 Oligopoly in Practice LO 5
    H. Key Concepts

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