-The table above displays the possible outcomes for Bob and Joe, who have been arrested for armed robbery and car theft. Which of the following is TRUE?
A) If Joe confesses, Bob should not confess.
B) If Bob confesses, Joe should confess.
C) The dominant equilibrium is that Joe and Bob both serve 2 years.
D) If Joe does not confess, Bob should not confess.

Question

-The table above displays the possible outcomes for Bob and Joe, who have been arrested for armed robbery and car theft. Which of the following is TRUE?
A) If Joe confesses, Bob should not confess. 
B) If Bob confesses, Joe should confess. 
C) The dominant equilibrium is that Joe and Bob both serve 2 years. 
D) If Joe does not confess, Bob should not confess.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If Bob confesses, Joe should also confess to minimize his sentence, as confessing would lead to a lesser sentence than if only Bob confesses.

-The Table Above Displays the Possible Outcomes for Bob and Joe