SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 26

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 3 Feb 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q26

In economics, a ______ is an interaction where the gain to one party equals the loss to another party.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. zero-sum game.

In economics, a zero-sum game is an interaction where the gain to one party equals the loss to another party. This means that the total resources or benefits within the system remain constant; they are simply reallocated among the participants. For example, in a pure gambling scenario, one person's winnings are directly offset by another's losses. There is no net creation or destruction of wealth in a zero-sum game, only redistribution.