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Uncertainty of Payoffs in Strategic Interactions
While some economic models of strategic interactions assume players know the exact payoffs for every outcome, many real-world situations involve uncertain payoffs. This uncertainty frequently arises when players do not know the personal preferences of their opponents. The ultimatum game serves as a key example of a strategic interaction where payoffs are uncertain, as the Proposer cannot be sure if their specific, randomly-matched Responder will accept or reject a given offer.
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