What is the prisoner's dilemma? Give an example of the prisoner's dilemma in a market. Also, discuss solutions to overcome the prisoner's dilemma and evaluate each solution critically.

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What is the prisoner's dilemma? Give an example of the prisoner's
dilemma in a market. Also, discuss solutions to overcome the
prisoner's dilemma and evaluate each solution critically.
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