Dominant Strategy Equilibrium with High Customer Loyalty in the Windsurfing/Kitesurfing Game
When there is a high number of loyal customers (e.g., 26), the strategic nature of the windsurfing/kitesurfing game changes. In this scenario, setting a high price (H) becomes the dominant strategy for both Kit and Wanda. This leads to a single Nash equilibrium where both firms price high. This outcome demonstrates how strong product differentiation, in the form of customer loyalty, grants firms significant market power. This power manifests as demand that is not very responsive to price differences, enabling the firms to profit from maintaining high prices.
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