Final 21-22 NO.2
Final 21-22 NO.2
Is this kind
of firm getting more popular in Vietnam, why?
Example: Procter & Gamble (P&G), which produces a wide range of personal care products,
achieves economies of scope by utilizing the same marketing, distribution networks, and
research for diverse items like shampoo, toothpaste, and laundry detergent. This reduces costs
compared to producing these products independently.
Câu 3:
a.
Total cost function for each firm: TC(Q)=1.5Q2−5Q+10
Assume output of firm 1 and firm 2 is Q1 and Q2 respectively
→ Qt=Q1+Q2
→ Market demand: P=95-Q → P=95-Q1-Q2
● Profit function of firm 1:
- π1 = TR1-TC1 =P1.Q1 - TC1
= (95-Q1-Q2)Q1−(1.5Q2−5Q+10) = 95Q1−Q12−Q1Q2−1.5Q12+5Q1−10
= −2.5Q12+(100−Q2)Q1−10
=> Firm 1 maximizes profit when: π1’=0 ⇔ –5Q1 + 100 – Q2 = 0 (1)
→ Reaction function for firm 1: Q1= (100 – Q2)/5 → Q1= 50 – 0,2Q2
Graph:
b. Optimum quantity and price of Cournot:
From (1), (2), the Cournot equilibrium is achieved when
−5Q1 + 100 − Q2 = 0
−5Q2 + 100 − Q1 = 0
→ Q1= Q2 = 16.67