Consider the following simultaneous game: Player 1 U D Player 2 L 30,20 -10, -10 R -10, -10 20,30 Please indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false. Player 1 has a dominant strategy. This game has two Nash equilibria in pure strategies. Player 1's payoff in each of the Nash equilibria is 30.

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**Game Theory Exercise: Simultaneous Game Analysis**

Consider the following simultaneous game between Player 1 and Player 2:

|          | Player 2 L | Player 2 R |
|----------|------------|------------|
| Player 1 U | (30, 20)   | (-10, -10) |
| Player 1 D | (-10, -10) | (20, 30)   |

### Instructions:

Please indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false.

1. **Player 1 has a dominant strategy.**
   - [Dropdown for True/False]

2. **This game has two Nash equilibria in pure strategies.**
   - [Dropdown for True/False]

3. **Player 1's payoff in each of the Nash equilibria is 30.**
   - [Dropdown for True/False]

### Explanation of the Payoff Matrix:

- **Player 1** can choose between two strategies: U (Up) or D (Down).
- **Player 2** can choose between two strategies: L (Left) or R (Right).
- The numbers in the cells represent payoffs, with Player 1's payoff listed first, followed by Player 2's payoff.

### Potential Analysis:

- **Strategies**:
  - U for Player 1 can yield payoffs of 30 with L and -10 with R for Player 2.
  - D for Player 1 can yield payoffs of -10 with L and 20 with R for Player 2.
  
- **Nash Equilibrium**:
  - Identify any stable states where neither player benefits from changing their strategy unilaterally.
  
Use the dropdowns to select True or False for each statement about the game.
Transcribed Image Text:**Game Theory Exercise: Simultaneous Game Analysis** Consider the following simultaneous game between Player 1 and Player 2: | | Player 2 L | Player 2 R | |----------|------------|------------| | Player 1 U | (30, 20) | (-10, -10) | | Player 1 D | (-10, -10) | (20, 30) | ### Instructions: Please indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false. 1. **Player 1 has a dominant strategy.** - [Dropdown for True/False] 2. **This game has two Nash equilibria in pure strategies.** - [Dropdown for True/False] 3. **Player 1's payoff in each of the Nash equilibria is 30.** - [Dropdown for True/False] ### Explanation of the Payoff Matrix: - **Player 1** can choose between two strategies: U (Up) or D (Down). - **Player 2** can choose between two strategies: L (Left) or R (Right). - The numbers in the cells represent payoffs, with Player 1's payoff listed first, followed by Player 2's payoff. ### Potential Analysis: - **Strategies**: - U for Player 1 can yield payoffs of 30 with L and -10 with R for Player 2. - D for Player 1 can yield payoffs of -10 with L and 20 with R for Player 2. - **Nash Equilibrium**: - Identify any stable states where neither player benefits from changing their strategy unilaterally. Use the dropdowns to select True or False for each statement about the game.
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