The outcome of a prisoner's dilemma game is:
A)sub- optimal, even the players are acting rational.
B)cooperative.
C)sub- optimal, since they are irrational.
D)optimal, since players are acting rational.

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The outcome of a prisoner's dilemma game is considered sub-optimal even though the players are acting rationally. This is because each player, acting in their own self-interest, ends up choosing a strategy that leads to a worse outcome for both, compared to what could have been achieved through cooperation.

The Outcome of a Prisoner's Dilemma Game Is