A Finitely Repeated Game Differs from an Infinitely Repeated Game

question 78

Multiple Choice

A finitely repeated game differs from an infinitely repeated game in that:

• A) the former needs a lower interest rate to support collusion than the latter needs.
• B) there is an end-of-period problem for the former.
• C) a collusive outcome can usually be sustained in the former but not the latter.
• D) All of the statements associated with this question are correct.

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