Why is the prisoner's dilemma a critical part of American politics?
A. Uncertainty and incomplete information prevent collective action even when the majority agree on a policy.
B. Each side recognizes they will be better off acting alone because no one can be trusted to cooperate.
C. The dilemma has been viewed as a problem since the nation's founding.
D. Successful exchanges occur when each side recognizes they will be better off with a collective outcome rather than acting alone.
Answer: D
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