Mike and Jim Are Candidates for City Council

question 26

Multiple Choice

Mike and Jim are candidates for city council. Each plans his campaign separately and does not coordinate with his opponent. Mike and Jim must make a choice about whether to bribe voters, as bribing voters is potentially illegal but most likely will allow them to win. Assuming that each candidate believes he needs to win, what is the most likely outcome for their tactics?

• A) Neither bribes any voters, and both focus on issues.
• B) Mike bribes voters and Jim focuses on issues.
• C) Jim bribes voters and Mike focuses on issues.
• D) Both bribe voters, rather than focusing on issues.
• E) Mike and Jim coordinate with outside bodies.

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