Which of the Following Statements Is (Are) True of the Prisoners

question 482

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is (are) true of the prisoners' dilemma? (i)
Rational self-interest leads neither party to confess.
(ii)
Cooperation between the prisoners is difficult to maintain.
(iii)
Cooperation between the prisoners is individually rational.

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

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