Table 16-8
Consider two countries, Eudora and the Inhabit, that are engaged in an arms race.The question each country must face is whether to build new weapons or to disarm existing weapons.Each country prefers to have more arms than the other because a large arsenal gives it more influence in world affairs.But each country also prefers to live in a world safe from the other country's weapons.The table shows the possible outcomes for each decision combination.
-Refer to Table 16-8.In which of the following situations is Eudora better off arming?
(i) if Inhabit arms
(ii) if Inhabit disarms
(iii) if arming is their sub-dominant gaming strategy
A)(i), (ii) and (iii)
B)(ii) and (iii)
C)(i) and (iii)
D)(i) and (ii)

Question

Table 16-8
Consider two countries, Eudora and the Inhabit, that are engaged in an arms race.The question each country must face is whether to build new weapons or to disarm existing weapons.Each country prefers to have more arms than the other because a large arsenal gives it more influence in world affairs.But each country also prefers to live in a world safe from the other country's weapons.The table shows the possible outcomes for each decision combination. 
-Refer to Table 16-8.In which of the following situations is Eudora better off arming?
(i) if Inhabit arms
(ii) if Inhabit disarms
(iii) if arming is their sub-dominant gaming strategy
A)(i), (ii) and (iii) 
B)(ii) and (iii) 
C)(i) and (iii) 
D)(i) and (ii)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Eudora is better off arming if Inhabit arms because arming in response to an armed opponent minimizes potential losses or maximizes potential gains in a strategic interaction. Similarly, if Inhabit disarms, Eudora could still benefit from arming, potentially maximizing its advantage. The concept of a sub-dominant gaming strategy does not directly influence the specific conditions under which Eudora is better off arming, as the decision to arm is contextually dependent on the actions of Inhabit rather than on Eudora's internal strategy hierarchy.

Table 16-8 Consider Two Countries, Eudora and the Inhabit, That Are Engaged