Firms 1 and 2 compete in a Cournot duopoly. If firm 1 adopts a strategy that raises firm 2's marginal cost:

A. firm 2 will increase its output.
B. firm 1 will enjoy higher profits.
C. firm 1 will lose market share.
D. All of the statements associated with this question are correct.


Answer: B

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