Figure 17-4

question 336

Multiple Choice

Figure 17-4. Aaron and Ed are roommates. After a big snowstorm, their driveway needs to be shoveled. Each person has to decide whether to take part in shoveling the driveway. At the end of the day, either the driveway will be shoveled (if one or both roommates take part in shoveling) , or it will remain unshoveled (if neither roommate shovels) . With happiness measured on a scale of 1 (very unhappy) to 10 (very happy) , the possible outcomes are as follows:
-Refer to Figure 17-4. The dominant strategy for Ed is to

• A)shovel, and the dominant strategy for Aaron is to shovel.
• B)shovel, and the dominant strategy for Aaron is to refrain from shoveling.
• C)refrain from shoveling, and the dominant strategy for Aaron is to shovel.
• D)refrain from shoveling, and there is no dominant strategy for Aaron.

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Definitions:

Governmental Taking

In law, the act of a government seizing private property for public use, often with compensation to the owner.

Unconstitutional Conditions

The principle that the government cannot condition the receipt of a government benefit or the ability to participate in a government program upon the waiver of a constitutionally protected right.

Just Compensation

Refers to the compensation or remuneration required by law to be paid to an individual whose property has been taken for public use, ensuring the payment is fair and adequate.

Takings Clause

A provision in the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution that prohibits the government from taking private property for public use without "just compensation."