In Berserk, Two Political Parties Vie for Control of the Country

Essay

In Berserk, two political parties vie for control of the country. Each political party, when it is not in power, has a tendency to call general strikes to influence the policy of the ruling party. Evaluate this strategy in the context of a multiple-period game. Is it possible, in this situation, that a multiple-period game reduces, rather than enhances, social well-being? What would have to happen in this game to improve social welfare if a tit-for-tat strategy is used?