In Order for the First Player to Move in a Sequential

question 32

Multiple Choice

In order for the first player to move in a sequential game to be able to gain an advantage from making the first move,the player must:

• A)possess a dominant strategy that is better than the other player's dominant strategy.
• B)be able to achieve a higher maximum payoff than the other player.
• C)follow the same strategy he would pursue in a Nash equilibrium.
• D)be able to make a credible commitment to the strategy.

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