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Smartphone Pricing Strategy Analysis

Imagine a market with only two major smartphone manufacturers, 'AlphaPhone' and 'BetaMobile'. AlphaPhone is considering a significant price cut on its flagship model. From an economic perspective, why is it insufficient for AlphaPhone's managers to only consider their own costs and the current demand for their product when making this decision? Explain the key principle at play.

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