Prisoners' Dilemma Payoff
Result
Dominant Strategy Defect Dominant
Defect Avg 3.00
Cooperate Avg 1.50
Analyze Prisoners' Dilemma payoff matrix. Shows outcomes for Cooperate vs Defect strategies. Educational game theory reference.
Formula
Payoff Matrix Analysis: Compare expected values
Classic PDL
Inputs
- Mutual Cooperation Payoff: 3
- Mutual Defection Payoff: 1
- Defect vs Cooperate Payoff: 5
- Cooperate vs Defect Payoff: 0
Defection is dominant
Frequently asked questions
Why dilemma?
Individual incentive to defect, but mutual cooperation better for all