Though Nash Games Are Noncooperative, a Cooperative Outcome Is More

question 23

Multiple Choice

Though Nash games are noncooperative, a cooperative outcome is more likely if

• A) long run gains are greater than short run gains.
• B) firms can easily monitor the outcomes from rival's defection.
• C) firms expect the market relationship to last only for a short time.
• D) long run gains are smaller than short run gains.

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