While on Holiday in Berserkistan, You Are Arrested and Accused

While on holiday in Berserkistan, you are arrested and accused of spying for Australia.You are, of course, innocent.Your captors inform you that if you confess, you will receive a sentence of two years while your co-conspirator (whom you have never heard of) will receive a sentence of 20 years.If you both confess, you will each receive a sentence of three years.You are also told that your co-conspirator is being offered the same option.You suspect that there is not enough evidence to convict you unless your alleged co-conspirator confesses.If you are risk-averse, what should you choose to do?

A) not confess because you are innocent, even though you may spend 20 years in a Berserkistan prison
B) confess, even though you are innocent, to avoid a 20-year sentence
C) confess because it is always the best solution to this type of 'game'
D) not confess in the hope that your alleged co-conspirator also remains silent

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