The inverse demand for a homogeneous-product stackelberg duopoly is p = 16,000 – 4q. the cost structures for the leader and the follower, respectively, are cl(ql) = 4,000ql and cf (qf) = 6,000qf.. a. what is the follower’s reaction function? qf = - ql b. determine the equilibrium output level for both the leader and the follower. leader output: follower output: c. determine the equilibrium market price.

Google started as one of many internet search engines, amazon started as an online book seller, and ebay began as a site where people could sell used personal items in auctions. these firms have grown to be so large and dominant that they are facing antitrust scrutiny from competition regulators in the us and elsewhere. did these online giants grow by fairly beating competition, or did they use unfair advantages? are there any clouds on the horizon for these firms -- could they face diseconomies of scale or diseconomies of scope as they continue to grow? if so, what factors may limit their continued growth?