In Some Games, One Player or Firm Moves First and Commits

question 95

Multiple Choice

In some games, one player or firm moves first and commits to a strategy to which the rival player or firm will subsequently respond. Such games are called

• A)repeated games.
• B)multi-period games.
• C)sequential games.
• D)credible games.

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