A Game in Which Each Player Adopts Its Dominant Strategy

question 61

Multiple Choice

A game in which each player adopts its dominant strategy

• A)will not lead to an equilibrium.
• B)must be a cooperative game.
• C)could result in a Nash equilibrium.
• D)can never result in a Nash equilibrium.

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Definitions:

Economic Efficiency

The optimal distribution of resources in a society, minimizing waste and maximizing value.

Government Failure

A situation in which the structure of incentives is such that the political process, including democratic political decision-making, will encourage individuals to undertake actions that conflict with economic efficiency.

Market Failure

A situation in which the structure of incentives is such that markets will encourage individuals to undertake activities that are inconsistent with economic efficiency.

Economic Incentive

A financial or material benefit that motivates individuals or businesses to pursue certain actions or behaviors.