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Transforming a Scenario into a Strategic Interaction
Consider the following scenario: A coffee shop owner is deciding whether to lower the price of a latte. The owner's profit from this decision depends only on the cost of ingredients and the resulting change in sales volume at their own shop. First, briefly explain why this situation is not a strategic interaction. Second, describe one specific change you could make to the scenario to transform it into a strategic interaction.
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