A General Theory of Hegemonic Decline Proposes Which of the Following

question 17

Multiple Choice

A general theory of hegemonic decline proposes which of the following to be an important cause of hegemonic decline?

• A) the hegemonic society begins favoring free trade policies, thereby providing opportunities for competitors
• B) internal obstacles, such as declining productive activity, reduce the hegemon's ability to maintain its position as the number one power
• C) competing economic powers "gang up" on the hegemon to weaken it
• D) the high standard of living in the hegemonic society leads to inefficiencies in that society
• E) all of these

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