Economic Concepts: Airlines and Dilemmas
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What strategy won Robert Axelrod's repeated prisoner's dilemma tournament?

  • Randomize choices
  • Always betray first
  • Cooperate on every move
  • Tit for Tat (correct)

Which pair exemplifies price competition as mentioned in the content?

  • Coke vs. Pepsi (correct)
  • McDonald's vs. Burger King
  • Apple vs. Samsung
  • Ryanair vs. Aer Lingus

In the context of corporate collusion, what risk does a company face if it lowers prices while a competitor does not?

  • Increased market share (correct)
  • Lower production costs
  • Loss of innovation
  • Decreased market share

What does the Judo strategy emphasize in competitive scenarios?

<p>Flexibility and avoiding head-to-head conflict (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What problem does overfishing in shared areas illustrate in the prisoner's dilemma context?

<p>Individual profit can lead to shared loss (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the arms race during the Cold War?

<p>Nuclear proliferation due to lack of trust (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario is an example of workplace collaboration enhancing productivity?

<p>Cooperative tasks among employees (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which airline was founded as Europe's version of Southwest Airlines?

<p>Ryanair (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In competitive advertising strategy, which brands are noted for their rivalry?

<p>McDonald's vs. Burger King (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common consequence of mutual attacks in political campaigns?

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Flashcards

Prisoner's Dilemma

A classic example of game theory where two players must choose between cooperation and betrayal without knowing the other's choice. Each player's outcome depends on the other's decision, making it a strategic dilemma.

Cooperation vs Competition

A situation where companies or individuals engage in price wars, advertising campaigns, R&D investments, or even environmental policies, each decision affecting the other's outcome.

Tit for Tat

A strategy in the Prisoner's Dilemma where a player cooperates on the first move and then mirrors the opponent's previous move, encouraging reciprocity and potential long-term cooperation.

Arms Race

A situation where two or more parties (like countries during the Cold War) engage in a cycle of escalating actions, even though stopping would be a better overall outcome, due to a lack of trust.

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Corporate Collusion

An agreement between companies to set high prices, possibly harming consumers. One company might break the agreement and lower prices, gaining market share.

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Overfishing

A situation where individuals share a resource (like fishing grounds) and benefit from limiting use. However, one individual might exploit the resource, leading to its depletion.

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Political Campaigns

In political campaigns, candidates can choose between positive campaigning or attacking each other. Mutual attacks can alienate voters, but a candidate might gain an advantage by attacking while the other doesn't.

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Workplace Collaboration

In a workplace, collaboration among employees can improve productivity. If one employee slacks off, it harms the overall performance of the team.

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Judo Strategy

A strategy aiming to avoid direct confrontation by quickly moving to uncontested areas, being flexible, and using an opponent's strength against them.

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Ryanair

A budget airline that minimizes costs by avoiding unnecessary services and focusing on efficiency. It is known for its low fares and point-to-point routes.

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Study Notes

Southwest Airlines and Ryanair

  • Southwest Airlines was founded in 1967, becoming the first low-cost airline.
  • Ryanair, established in 1985, was a European low-cost airline, aiming for minimal costs.

The Prisoner's Dilemma

  • A game theory concept where two entities must choose between cooperation and betrayal, unknown of the other's choice.
  • It's relevant in business when firms, competitors, or partners make decisions impacting each other.

Cooperation vs. Competition

  • Price Competition: An example is Coke vs. Pepsi.
  • Advertising Strategy: McDonald's and Burger King compare in this arena.
  • R&D and Innovation: Apple and Samsung compete directly.
  • Sustainability and Environmental Policies: Shell vs. BP represent opposing sustainability stances.

Prisoner's Dilemma Examples

  • Arms Race (Cold War): The US and Soviet Union's nuclear arms race highlights lack of trust leading to proliferation due to the dilemma.
  • Corporate Collusion: Competing companies might fix prices, leading to potential market share gain if one competitor breaks ranks.
  • Overfishing: Shared fishing resources can lead to overexploitation if fishermen don't cooperate to limit catches.
  • Political Campaigns: Candidates may choose negative campaigning, leading to voter alienation.
  • Workplace Collaboration: Reduced productivity can result when some employees withhold effort while others don't.

Robert Axelrod's Tournament

  • In the 1980s, political scientist Robert Axelrod conducted a prisoner's dilemma tournament with various strategies.
  • The "Tit for Tat" strategy, which cooperates first and mirrors the opponent's moves, was the winner. This shows reciprocity fosters cooperation.

Judo Strategy

  • A strategic approach to conflict, focused on avoiding direct confrontation by exploiting opponent's strengths to achieve an advantage.
  • Be flexible, adaptable and use opponent's weight against them.

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Explore the key concepts of economic competition and cooperation illustrated by Southwest Airlines and Ryanair, as well as game theory scenarios like the Prisoner's Dilemma. This quiz delves into real-world examples of competition in business and implications in various sectors. Test your understanding of these essential economic principles!

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