REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. Suppose that we have two firms that face a linear demand curve p(Y) =
n - bY and have constant marginal costs, c, for each firm. Solve for the
Cournot equilibrium output

for each firm.

Answer: The Cournot equilibrium output for each firm is Y1 = (n-c)/2b and Y2 = (n-c)/2b.