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In a two-player game, player 1 can choose either U or D as strategies. Player 2 can choose either L or R as strategies. Let 𝑐 be a real number such that $0 < 𝑐 < 1$. If the payoff matrix is
LR
U0, 00, βˆ’c
Dβˆ’c, 01 βˆ’ c, 1 βˆ’ c
then the number of pure strategy Nash Equilibria in the game equals

Updated On: Feb 10, 2025
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Analyzing Best Responses and Nash Equilibria 

Step 1: Best Responses for Player 1

  • Player 1 chooses between strategies U (Up) and D (Down).
  • Choosing D is a best response to both L and R since it yields higher payoffs compared to U.

Step 2: Best Responses for Player 2

  • Player 2 chooses between strategies L (Left) and R (Right).
  • Choosing L is a best response when Player 1 chooses U.
  • Choosing R is a best response when Player 1 chooses D.

Step 3: Identifying Nash Equilibria

A Nash equilibrium occurs when both players are playing best responses to each other.

  • Since U is a best response to L and L is a best response to U, (U, L) is a Nash equilibrium.
  • Since D is a best response to R and R is a best response to D, (D, R) is also a Nash equilibrium.

Final Answer:

The two Nash equilibria are:

  • (U, L)
  • (D, R)
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