The following payoff matrix represents a simultaneous-move game between two players: Alec and Ben. Each player has to choices: Red and Yellow. The first number in each cell is the payoff to Alec, and the second number is the payoff to Ben.

-Refer to the table above.Which statement is true?
A) Alec and Ben both have a dominant strategy in this game.
B) Only Alec has a dominant strategy in this game.
C) Only Ben has a dominant strategy in this game.
D) Neither Alec nor Ben have a dominant strategy in this game.

Question

The following payoff matrix represents a simultaneous-move game between two players: Alec and Ben. Each player has to choices: Red and Yellow. The first number in each cell is the payoff to Alec, and the second number is the payoff to Ben.
 
-Refer to the table above.Which statement is true?
A) Alec and Ben both have a dominant strategy in this game. 
B) Only Alec has a dominant strategy in this game. 
C) Only Ben has a dominant strategy in this game. 
D) Neither Alec nor Ben have a dominant strategy in this game.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Alec's dominant strategy is to choose "Cooperate" regardless of Ben's choice.

The Following Payoff Matrix Represents a Simultaneous-Move Game Between Two