The prisoners' dilemma game
A)provides insight into why cooperation is individually rational.
B)provides insight into why cooperation is difficult.
C)is a game in which neither player has a dominant strategy.
D)is a game in which exactly one of the two players has a dominant strategy.

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The prisoners' dilemma game shows why cooperation can be difficult because even though both players would benefit from cooperating, the dominant strategy is for each player to act in their own self-interest, which leads to a less optimal outcome for both. Therefore, it demonstrates why individuals may struggle to work together for mutual benefit.

The Prisoners' Dilemma Game