There Are Two Players in a Game

question 35

Essay

There are two players in a game.In each round of the game,one player has to trust the other for a particular task.In the first round,Player 1 has to decide whether she will trust Player 2.If she does not trust Player 2,she will get one-third of the prize money,while Player 2 will get the rest of the prize money.If she trusts Player 2,Player 2 can either cooperate with her or defect.If Player 2 defects,Player 1 will earn $0,while Player 2 will get the entire prize money.If Player 2 cooperates,each of them will get half the prize money.What will the equilibrium outcome of this game be if Player 1 can impose a guilt penalty of two-thirds of the prize money and is known to be a vengeful player?

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