D < 0 ==> double demand elasticity

Firm B

A’s market

B’s market

Firm A

Cut price by $2; Lose $2 on 50 customers

Regain 1 extra customer at home

plus get 1 new competitor’s customer

Want to cut price down to 50!

Profits fall to $2,500

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