Table 17-21
The Chicken Game is named for a contest in which drivers test their courage by driving straight at each other. John and Paul have a common interest to avoid crashing into each other, but they also have a personal, competing interest to not turn first to demonstrate their courage to those observing the contest. The payoff table for this situation is provided below. The payoffs are shown as (John, Paul).
-Refer to Table 17-21. What is Paul's dominant strategy?
A)Paul has no dominant strategy.
B)Paul should always choose Turn.
C)Paul should always choose Drive Straight.
D)Paul has more than one dominant strategy.

Question

Table 17-21
The Chicken Game is named for a contest in which drivers test their courage by driving straight at each other. John and Paul have a common interest to avoid crashing into each other, but they also have a personal, competing interest to not turn first to demonstrate their courage to those observing the contest. The payoff table for this situation is provided below. The payoffs are shown as (John, Paul). 
-Refer to Table 17-21. What is Paul's dominant strategy?
A)Paul has no dominant strategy. 
B)Paul should always choose Turn. 
C)Paul should always choose Drive Straight. 
D)Paul has more than one dominant strategy.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Paul does not have a dominant strategy in this situation since it depends on John's choice as well. The best choice for both John and Paul would be to choose Drive Straight, as this results in a higher payoff for both players. Choosing Turn may demonstrate courage, but it also puts both players at risk of crashing and receiving a lower payoff.

Table 17-21 The Chicken Game Is Named for a Contest in Which