Player 1 and Player 2 are playing a game in which Player 1 has the first move at A in the decision tree shown below. Once Player 1 has chosen either Up or Down, Player 2, who can see what Player 1 has chosen, must choose Up or Down at B or C. Both players know the payoffs at the end of each branch. What is the equilibrium outcome of this game?
A)Player 1 and Player 2 both choose Up.
B)Player 1 and Player 2 both choose Down.
C)Player 1 chooses Up and Player 2 chooses Down.
D)Player 1 chooses Down and Player 2 chooses Up.

Question

Player 1 and Player 2 are playing a game in which Player 1 has the first move at A in the decision tree shown below. Once Player 1 has chosen either Up or Down, Player 2, who can see what Player 1 has chosen, must choose Up or Down at B or C. Both players know the payoffs at the end of each branch.   What is the equilibrium outcome of this game?
A)Player 1 and Player 2 both choose Up. 
B)Player 1 and Player 2 both choose Down. 
C)Player 1 chooses Up and Player 2 chooses Down. 
D)Player 1 chooses Down and Player 2 chooses Up.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Player 2 will always choose Up when it is his or her turn. So, if Player 1 chooses Up, then Player 1's payoff will be $5, and if Player 1 chooses Down, then Player 1's payoff will be $6. Thus, Player 1 will choose Down, and Player 2 will follow by choosing Up.

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