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Quiz: Game Theory - Prisoner’s Dilemma (Simple Model)

Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Economics A (9EC0)

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Welcome! Building on your knowledge of market structures and oligopoly behaviour, this quiz focuses on game theory and the prisoner’s dilemma. Let’s explore how decision-making affects outcomes!

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What is the prisoner’s dilemma primarily used to explain?

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Which of the following are true about the prisoner’s dilemma? (Select all that apply)

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In the prisoner’s dilemma, the dominant strategy is to {{blank0}}, even though {{blank1}} would lead to a better outcome for both players.

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A prisoner’s dilemma payoff matrix shows Player A and Player B both receive £5 each if they cooperate. If Player A defects and Player B cooperates, Player A receives £10 and Player B gets £0. What is the total payoff if both players defect?

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In a prisoner’s dilemma, what typically prevents players from cooperating?

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What are examples of real-world scenarios resembling prisoner’s dilemma? (Select all that apply)

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What is the Nash equilibrium in the prisoner’s dilemma?

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