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The prisoner's dilemma game illustrates rational decisions made by individuals which lead to a jointly efficient outcome.

a. True
b. False

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The statement that "The prisoner's dilemma game illustrates rational decisions made by individuals which lead to a jointly efficient outcome" is false.

The prisoner's dilemma is a standard example of a game analyzed in game theory that shows why two completely "rational" individuals might not cooperate, even if it appears that it is in their best interests to do so.
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