The following payoff matrix shows the outcomes for the United States and Russia from relying on conventional weapons versus atomic weapons in a military conflict. The percentages refer to the fraction of the population that would die. The Nash equilibrium outcome of this game is for:
A)both countries to have conventional weapons.
B)both countries to have atomic weapons.
C)Russia to have atomic weapons and the U.S. to have conventional weapons.
D)the U.S. to have atomic weapons and Russia to have conventional weapons.

Question

The following payoff matrix shows the outcomes for the United States and Russia from relying on conventional weapons versus atomic weapons in a military conflict. The percentages refer to the fraction of the population that would die.  The Nash equilibrium outcome of this game is for:
A)both countries to have conventional weapons. 
B)both countries to have atomic weapons. 
C)Russia to have atomic weapons and the U.S. to have conventional weapons. 
D)the U.S. to have atomic weapons and Russia to have conventional weapons.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

For each country, having atomic weapons is a dominant strategy.

The Following Payoff Matrix Shows the Outcomes for the United