In Which Situation Can a Prisoner's Dilemma Outcome MOST Likely

question 285

Multiple Choice

In which situation can a prisoner's dilemma outcome MOST likely be avoided?

• A) if the game is repeated over and over under the same conditions
• B) if the players involved choose not to cooperate with one another
• C) if each player plays his or her best-response strategy
• D) if the game is only played once with no opportunity for retaliation

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