-The Table Above Shows the Payoff Matrix Offered to Two

question 70

Multiple Choice

-The table above shows the payoff matrix offered to two suspected criminals,Bonnie and Clyde.The payoffs are the years they will spend in prison.The suspected criminals are not allowed to communicate.Which of the following statements correctly describes the equilibrium choices made by Bonnie and Clyde?

• A) The Nash equilibrium is the best outcome for Bonnie and Clyde.
• B) There is no equilibrium in this game.
• C) In the Nash equilibrium, both Bonnie and Clyde deny committing the crime.
• D) Bonnie and Clyde could improve upon the Nash equilibrium if they could communicate.
• E) Bonnie and Clyde get the best outcome for themselves because they are not allowed to communicate.

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