The "Dilemma" in the Prisoner's Dilemma Is That

question 265

Multiple Choice

The "dilemma" in the prisoner's dilemma is that

• A) one of the players cannot get the best outcome.
• B) both players would be better off by cooperating, but not cooperating is a dominant strategy.
• C) both players would be better off by not cooperating, but cooperating is a dominant strategy.
• D) the player with first-mover advantage always gets the better outcome.

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