The Simplest Prisoners' Dilemma Is a Game That, in Part

question 102

Multiple Choice

The simplest prisoners' dilemma is a game that, in part, requires

• A) two players who are able to communicate with each other.
• B) two players who are unable to communicate with each other.
• C) monopolistic competition.
• D) an oligopoly with one very large firm.

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