The optimal degree of abstraction depends on the objective of the analysis

One difference between the federal government budget and state and local budgets is that

a. deficits in state and local governments average zero over longer periods of time. b. cyclical deficits are zero for state and local governments. c. state and local governments typically run surpluses. d. both a and b. e. none of the above.

Which of the following is false? a. A Nash equilibrium can be a dominant strategy

b. A Nash equilibrium maximizes a player's welfare, given the actions of its competitor, while a dominant strategy maximizes a player's welfare, regardless of the behavior of its competitor. c. A Nash equilibrium is just another name for a dominant strategy. d. A Nash equilibrium is a self-enforcing equilibrium.