In This Game Table, Is the Nash Equilibrium a Prisoner's

question 274

Multiple Choice

In this game table, is the Nash equilibrium a prisoner's dilemma?

• A) Yes, it is because the combined payoff for the two firms is lower than another outcome.
• B) Yes, it is because at least one of the firms ends up with the lowest possible payoff.
• C) No, it is not because at least one firm has achieved its highest possible payoff.
• D) No, it is not because both firms played their dominant strategies.

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