A game in which players want to coordinate on an outcome and in which both agree that coordinating on one particular outcome is preferred to coordinating on the other is called
A) an assurance game.
B) a pure coordination game.
C) a battle of the sexes game.
D) a chicken game.

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An assurance game is characterized by the desire of players to coordinate on an outcome, with a preference for one particular outcome over others, ensuring mutual benefit if that outcome is achieved.

A Game in Which Players Want to Coordinate on an Outcome