-The problem for the prisoners in the prisoners' dilemma game in the above table is that
A) the Nash equilibrium is not the best outcome.
B) there is no equilibrium outcome.
C) neither prisoner has a workable strategy.
D) None of the above answers is correct.

Question

-The problem for the prisoners in the prisoners' dilemma game in the above table is that
A) the Nash equilibrium is not the best outcome. 
B) there is no equilibrium outcome. 
C) neither prisoner has a workable strategy. 
D) None of the above answers is correct.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In the prisoners' dilemma, the Nash equilibrium results in both prisoners choosing to betray each other, which is not the best outcome compared to both remaining silent.

-The Problem for the Prisoners in the Prisoners' Dilemma Game