Two competing firms, Firm A and Firm B, are deciding whether to invest in a new, costly, pollution-reducing technology. The technology benefits both firms by improving public image and avoiding future regulatory fines, but the firm that invests alone bears a higher initial cost. The payoff matrix below shows the profits for each firm based on their decisions, with Firm A's profit listed first in each pair.
Firm B
Invest | Don't Invest
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