Minimax regret rule and equal probability rule

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Under what conditions should a manager use each of the following rules/options for pricing decisions: (a) Maximax Rule; (b) Maximin Rule; (c) Minimax Regret Rule; and (d) Equal Probability Rule? Also address the potential pitfalls of using each rule.

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