In Which of the Following Prisoners' Dilemma Games Is the Non-Cooperative

question 51

Multiple Choice

In which of the following prisoners' dilemma games is the non-cooperative outcome actually bad for society as well as for the players?
(i) oligopolists try to maintain monopoly profits
(ii) two countries are involved in an arms race
(iii) two oil producers act on their own self-interest when deciding how many wells to dig

• A)(i) and (ii)
• B)(ii) and (iii)
• C)(i) and (iii)
• D)(i), (ii) and (iii)

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