What Economics Game Theory Concept Is Demonstrated by the Erie

question 10

Multiple Choice

What economics game theory concept is demonstrated by the Erie Canal public works project?

• A)Nash equilibrium
• B)Lock-in
• C)Backwards induction
• D)Fair division
• E)Prisoner's dilemma

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