Which of the following statements is (are) true of the prisoners' dilemma? (i)
Rational self-interest leads neither party to confess.
(ii)
Cooperation between the prisoners is difficult to maintain.
(iii)
Cooperation between the prisoners is individually rational.
A)(ii) only
B)(ii) and (iii)
C)(i) and (iii)
D)(i), (ii), and (iii)

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In the prisoners' dilemma, rational self-interest typically leads both parties to confess, not to remain silent. Cooperation is difficult to maintain because each prisoner has an incentive to betray the other for a potentially better outcome.

Which of the Following Statements Is (Are) True of the Prisoners