In: Economics
A game may be zero-sum in the short run but have scope for mutual benefit in the long run.
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The given statement is true. A zero sum game is a situation where two or more players are involved in such a way that one player's gain is equivalent to another player's loss and the net change in wealth is zero. It is often seen in short run. For example : Trading in futures and forwards in financial market.
However, This zero sum game may have scope to turn out to be positive sum game in the long run where parties involve have win- win situation for all. That is all are mutually benefitted. For Example: trade agreement between two nations or a group of nation where trade benefits all members involved.