In the prisoner’s dilemma game, which of the following is true?

Question

There is no dominant strategy for either player.

Both players have a dominant strategy.

A stable outcome is impossible.

A commitment strategy is needed to reach a stable outcome.

Answer 1

In the prisoner's dilemma game, the statement that is true is:

Both players have a dominant strategy.

In the classic formulation of the prisoner's dilemma, each player has a dominant strategy to defect (betray the other), regardless of what the other player chooses. This leads to a situation where both players defect, resulting in a less optimal outcome than if they both cooperated. Thus, both players have a dominant strategy, making it the correct answer.