Question

Joe is the owner of the 7-11 Mini Mart, Sam is the owner of the SuperAmerica Mini Mart and together they are the only gas stations in town. At the current price of $3 per gallon both receive total revenues of $1,000. Joe is considering cutting his price to $2.90, which would increase his total revenue to $1,350 if Sam continues to charge $3. If Sam's price remains $3 after Joe cuts his price, Sam will collect $500 in revenues. If Sam cuts his price to $2.90, his total revenues would also rise to $1,350 if Joe continues to charge $3. Joe will collect $500 in revenues if he keeps his price at $3 while Sam lowers his to$2.90. Joe and Sam will receive $900 each in total revenue if they both lower their price to $2.90. You may find it easier to answer the following questions if you fill in the payoff matrix below 0e Keep Old ut Pri Pri Cut ice Keep Old 1. To Joe, leaving his price at $3 is a A. revenue maximizing strategy B. dominant strategy C. dominated strategy D. profit maximization strategy

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Dominant Strategy

Explanation:

A dominant strategy is one in which the individual wants higher payoff regardless of its others choice. In this strategy the individual does not consider what other players strategy is. They are looking for maximizing their returns.

In the given scenario Joe is also considering dominant strategy as he is not concerned with what strategy Sam will follow. Joe wants to keep its price at $3 per gallon even if Sam cuts the price.