The situation described in the book as "smart for one, dumb for all" occurs when:
A. individuals make better decisions when they are alone than when they are part of a group.
B. individuals act rationally, so there are no unexploited opportunities for society as a whole.
C. individuals make better decisions when they are part of a group than when they are alone.
D. individuals act rationally, but there are still unexploited opportunities for society as a whole.
Answer: D
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