When analyzing the behavior of oligopolists, which of the following is crucial for the success of game theoretic analysis?
A. Payoffs do not need to reflect the true payoffs of the oligopolists, they just need to be greater than or equal to zero.
B. Do not construct the payoffs of the oligopolists to be interdependent, as the payoff of one player usually does not affect the payoff of the other players.
C. Assume that oligopolists always move simultaneously.
D. Make sure the problem you are considering is of a one-shot or repeated nature, and you model it accordingly because the order in which players make decisions is important.
Answer: D
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