A Collusive Agreement Between Two Duopolists Is Similar to the Prisoners

question 249

Multiple Choice

A collusive agreement between two duopolists is similar to the prisoners' dilemma because in both games

• A) the best outcome is always achieved.
• B) each players strategy depends on what the other player does.
• C) the Nash equilibrium is not the best outcome for the players.
• D) All of the above answers are correct.

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