Strategic Business Decision
Two competing firms, Firm A and Firm B, must simultaneously decide whether to set a 'High Price' or a 'Low Price' for their product. The table below shows the resulting profits for each firm based on their choices. The payoffs are listed as (Firm A's Profit, Firm B's Profit).
| Firm B chooses High Price | Firm B chooses Low Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Firm A chooses High Price | ($10M, $10M) | ($3M, $12M) |
| Firm A chooses Low Price | ($12M, $3M) | ($5M, $5M) |
Assuming Firm A knows that Firm B has committed to setting a 'High Price', what is Firm A's best response to maximize its own profit? Explain your reasoning by comparing the relevant outcomes for Firm A.
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