The New York City Council is ready to vote on two bills that authorize the construction of
Question:
The New York City Council is ready to vote on two bills that authorize the construction of new roads in Manhattan and Brooklyn. If the two boroughs join forces, they can pass both bills, but neither borough by itself has enough power to pass a bill. If a bill is passed, then it will cost the taxpayers of each borough $1 million, but if roads are built in a borough, the benefits to the borough are estimated to be $10 million. The council votes on both bills simultaneously, and each councilperson must vote on the bills without knowing how anybody else will vote.
Assuming that each borough supports its own bill, determine whether this game has any equilibrium points. Is this game analogous to the Prisoners Dilemma? Explain why or why not.
Government and Not for Profit Accounting Concepts and Practices
ISBN: 978-1118155974
6th edition
Authors: Michael H. Granof, Saleha B. Khumawala