ECON MICRO (with MindTap, 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card) (New, Engaging Titles from 4LTR Press)
ECON MICRO (with MindTap, 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card) (New, Engaging Titles from 4LTR Press)
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ISBN: 9781337408059
Author: William A. McEachern
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 10, Problem 10P
To determine

The equilibrium strategy combination in prisoners’ dilemma

Concept Introduction:

Prisoners’ Dilemma- It is a classic duopoly paradox in decision analysis under games theory. It shows how rational individuals or individual firms act in self-interest and pursue a strategy that is not mutually beneficial or ideal.

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