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A [[games theory]] construct in which mutual cooperation benefits both players, but defection can benefit one player at the expense of the other.
 
In [[game theory]], a model of a simple [[matrix game]] showing that (individual) rational behaviour may lead to a non-optimal outcome.

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A definition or brief description of Prisoner's dilemma.

In game theory, a model of a simple matrix game showing that (individual) rational behaviour may lead to a non-optimal outcome.