Why Is the Prisoner's Dilemma a Critical Part of American

question 75

Multiple Choice

Why is the prisoner's dilemma a critical part of American politics?

• A) Uncertainty and incomplete information prevent collective action even when the majority agree on a policy.
• B) Each side recognizes they will be better off acting alone because no one can be trusted to cooperate.
• C) The dilemma has been viewed as a problem since the nation's founding.
• D) Successful exchanges occur when each side recognizes they will be better off with a collective outcome rather than acting alone.

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