# chain store paradox

> apparent game theory paradox involving the chain store game, where a "deterrence strategy" appears optimal instead of the backward induction strategy of standard game theory reasoning

**Wikidata**: [Q1059113](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1059113)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chainstore_paradox)  
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