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Prisoners' dilemma and Nash equilibrium | Microeconomics | Khan Academy

Prisoners' dilemma and Nash equilibrium | Microeconomics | Khan Academy

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If Al confesses to the armed robbery and Bill denies it, what will be their respective prison sentences?

Al: 1 year, Bill: 1 year

Al: 1 year, Bill: 10 years

Al: 3 years, Bill: 3 years

Al: 10 years, Bill: 1 year

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens if Al denies the armed robbery, but Bill confesses to it?

Al: 1 year, Bill: 1 year

Al: 2 years, Bill: 2 years

Al: 10 years, Bill: 1 year

Al: 3 years, Bill: 3 years

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If both Al and Bill confess to the armed robbery, how many years will each receive in prison?

Al: 1 year, Bill: 1 year

Al: 2 years, Bill: 2 years

Al: 3 years, Bill: 3 years

Al: 10 years, Bill: 10 years

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the best possible outcome for both Al and Bill if they both choose not to confess to the armed robbery?

Al: 1 year, Bill: 1 year

Al: 2 years, Bill: 2 years

Al: 3 years, Bill: 3 years

Al: 10 years, Bill: 10 years

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If Al confesses and Bill denies, what are their prison sentences?

Al gets 3 years, Bill gets 3 years.

Al gets 1 year, Bill gets 10 years.

Al gets 10 years, Bill gets 1 year.

Al gets 2 years, Bill gets 2 years.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the scenario where both Al and Bill receive the shortest possible prison sentences if they cooperate?

Al confesses, Bill confesses.

Al confesses, Bill denies.

Al denies, Bill confesses.

Al denies, Bill denies.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If Bill chooses to confess, what is the best choice for Al to minimize his own prison sentence?

Al should confess and get 3 years.

Al should deny and get 10 years.

Al should deny and get 2 years.

Al should confess and get 1 year.

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