George is a gift giver and Roger is a gift recipient.George has Roger in his utility function,but Roger does not have George in his utility function.Roger may try to get George to __________________ George's efficient number of gifts to (give).
A) give more gifts to him than
B) reduce the number of gifts he receives below
C) increase the number of gifts he receives beyond
D) a and b
E) a and c

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Since George has Roger in his utility function but Roger does not reciprocate, Roger may try to manipulate the situation to either get George to give more gifts than George's efficient number or to increase the number of gifts he receives beyond George's efficient number. Both options aim at benefiting Roger, exploiting the fact that George values Roger's happiness.

George Is a Gift Giver and Roger Is a Gift