If the Prisoner's Dilemma Game Is Played Only Once, What

question 45

Multiple Choice

If the prisoner's dilemma game is played only once, what would we NOT expect to see?

• A) one possible Nash equilibrium
• B) both players defect
• C) both players cooperate
• D) each player receives P, the punishment for mutual defection

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