Why Is the Prisoner's Dilemma Game Useful in Studying Oligopoly

question 34

Multiple Choice

Why is the prisoner's dilemma game useful in studying oligopoly behavior?

• A)Because oligopolies make out like bandits.
• B)To illustrate the problems encountered when making decisions under uncertainty.
• C)To show that oligopolies behave as monopolists in the long run and earn positive economic profits.
• D)To illustrate how barriers to entry lead to economic profits.

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