Analysis of a Non-Equilibrium Outcome
Two farmers, Anil and Bala, must independently decide between two pest control strategies: Strategy A or Strategy B. The table below shows their payoffs for each combination of choices, with Anil's payoff listed first. The outcome where both choose Strategy B, yielding payoffs of (2, 2), is considered the stable equilibrium. Explain why the outcome where both choose Strategy A, yielding payoffs of (3, 3), is not a stable equilibrium. Your explanation should focus on the choices and potential payoffs for each farmer from that starting point.
| Bala chooses A | Bala chooses B | |
|---|---|---|
| Anil chooses A | (3, 3) | (1, 4) |
| Anil chooses B | (4, 1) | (2, 2) |
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