Microeconomics
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781260507140
Author: David C. Colander
Publisher: McGraw Hill Education
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Chapter 20, Problem 1QE
(a)
To determine
Definition and assumption leads to prisoner’s dilemma.
(a)
Expert Solution
Explanation of Solution
The prisoner’s dilemma is the game between two persons that illustrate why cooperative behaviour is difficult to maintain. In this case, both persons will take a strategy to maintain their interests. This is based on some assumptions that are listed as follows:
- 1) Each player act to fulfil their interest.
- 2) No communication between the prisoners’.
- 3) No binding agreements.
(b)
To determine
The possibility of escaping the prisoner’s dilemma.
(b)
Expert Solution
Explanation of Solution
A binding agreement or trusting each other are the main method to escape from the prisoner’s dilemma. If one firm is ready to take his strategy without worsening the other, this will create a possibility to escape them from the dilemma.
(c)
To determine
The opinion of standard model and experiment economy to Answer b.
(c)
Expert Solution
Explanation of Solution
According to the standard model, the firms will not trust the other one and they do only for their interest and better off. Thus, there is a possibility of cheating when the game is played by two firms. Experimental economists argue this and they say that the firms will take their decisions only after considering the effects on other firms too.
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There are many real-world examples of the prisoner's dilemma. Climate change is one such example. In your writting, include the following:
A. How is a country's decision whether to reduce carbon emissions in order to minimize climate change an example of a prisoner's dilemma? What is the optimal outcome? What is the likely outcome? Explain.
B.Is there any way to get the optimal outcome? Why or why not?
Suppose China and the US are deciding whether to join an international agreement to mitigate climate change.
The matrix below contains payoffs that represent each country’s net benefit from their decisions. Use this information to answer Question 24.
CHINA
USA
Join Agreement
Do Not Join Agreement
Join Agreement
(100,100)
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Do Not Join Agreement
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[24] What does each country decide to do in a Nash equilibrium? AND What is the efficient outcome?
Nash:
Efficient:
In the sequential games such as the sequential Battle of the Sexes, why does the Nash equilibrium allow for outcomes with noncredible threats?
Chapter 20 Solutions
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