P= 14 - Q, where Q = Q1 + Q2. Both firms have the same structure of total cost functions as %3D follows: - TC1=2+2Q1, where Q1 is Firm 1's output level. • TC2 2+2Q2, where Q2 is Firm 2's output level. Suppose that Firm 1 sets its output level first and then Firm 2, after observing Firm 1's output level, makes its output decision. What is the market price (P*) at a Stackelberg equilibrium? P* = $10. O P* = $8. O P* = $6. O P* = $5. None of the above.

P= 14 - Q, where Q = Q1 + Q2. Both firms have the same structure of total cost functions as %3D follows: - TC1=2+2Q1, where Q1 is Firm 1's output level. • TC2 2+2Q2, where Q2 is Firm 2's output level. Suppose that Firm 1 sets its output level first and then Firm 2, after observing Firm 1's output level, makes its output decision. What is the market price (P) at a Stackelberg equilibrium? P = $10. O P* = $8. O P* = $6. O P* = $5. None of the above.

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