Refer to the diagram where the numerical data show profits in millions of dollars. Beta's profits are shown in the northeast corner and Alpha's profits in the southwest corner of each cell. If Beta commits to a high-price policy, Alpha will gain the largest profit by:





A.  also adopting a high-price policy.

B.  adopting a low-price policy.

C.  adopting a low-price policy, but only if Beta agrees to do the same.

D.  engaging in nonprice competition only.


B.  adopting a low-price policy.

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