For the Sake of Argument, Assume That the Rules of the Cooperator/defector

Essay

For the sake of argument, assume that the rules of the cooperator/defector game are defined in such a way that hawks (competitors) are denied the use of violence or force and that competition is conditioned by the rule of law. This might approximate a highly competitive capitalist society. If everyone is a hawk in this world, describe the conditions necessary for this society to have all hawks permanently.