In Which of the Following Games Is It Clearly the Case

question 456

Multiple Choice

In which of the following games is it clearly the case that the cooperative outcome of the game is good for the two players and bad for society?

• A)Two oil companies own adjacent oil fields over a common pool of oil, and each company decides whether to drill one well or two wells.
• B)Two airlines dominate air travel between City A and City B, and each airline decides whether to charge a "high" airfare or a "low" airfare on flights between those two cities.
• C)Two superpowers decide whether to build new weapons or to disarm.
• D)In all of the above cases, the cooperative outcome of the game is good for the two players and bad for society

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Definitions:

Electrical Impulse

A rapid surge of electrical energy or power, which in biological systems, is how neurons communicate information.

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, coordinating its actions and sensory information.

Civic Engagement

The involvement of individuals in the decision-making processes, community activities, and democratic life, often aimed at improving conditions for others or shaping community development.

Social Capital

The networks, relationships, and norms that facilitate collective action and cooperation for mutual benefit in societies.