A commitment problem exists when people cannot achieve their goals because:
A. they do not have the first-mover advantage in a sequential move game.
B. they cannot play their dominant strategy.
C. they cannot make credible threats or promises.
D. the payoff matrix is unknown.
Answer: C
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