Explain the concept of a prisoner’s dilemma using the politics surrounding Social Security reform. Then identify and discuss at least two distinct ways to avoid the negative consequences of defection when faced with the prisoner’s dilemma.
What will be an ideal response?
Both Republicans and Democrats want to fix it but neither party wants to bear the political costs. Two ways: make defection costly and create institutions to insure compliance.
Political Science
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A. policy outcomes B. requirements of participation and accountability C. creation of rights D. continuing role of world leadership
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What constitutes government action?
a. public officials whohave formal, legal responsibility in making policy b. political actors whodo not hold official public office c. what issues become important in politics and government d. what government does
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