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 will likely try to get George to
A)give him more gifts than George's efficient number of gifts to (give).
B)reduce the number of gifts he receives below George's efficient number of gifts to (give).
C)increase the number of gifts he gives to other people.
D)quit giving gifts altogether.

Question

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 will likely try to get George to
A)give him more gifts than George's efficient number of gifts to (give).
B)reduce the number of gifts he receives below George's efficient number of gifts to (give).
C)increase the number of gifts he gives to other people.
D)quit giving gifts altogether.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Roger, as a gift recipient who does not consider George in his utility function, will likely try to maximize his own utility by encouraging George to give him more gifts than the efficient number George would ideally give.

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