The Nash Equilibrium for a Game Can Be a Sub-Optimal

question 74

Multiple Choice

The Nash equilibrium for a game can be a sub-optimal outcome for players when:

• A)defection is likely to be individually rational
• B)self-interest is likely to be individually irrational
• C)defection is likely to be collectively rational
• D)self-interest is likely to be collectively irrational

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