A rat race can be compared to the [[prisoner's dilemma]] because it can also lead to a [[Nash equilibrium]] that is not [[pareto optimal]]: Both participants choose the high effort (and escalate the situation), even though it would be better for them if both chose the low effort. | A rat race can be compared to the [[prisoner's dilemma]] because it can also lead to a [[Nash equilibrium]] that is not [[pareto optimal]]: Both participants choose the high effort (and escalate the situation), even though it would be better for them if both chose the low effort. |