As Many States Start a War That They Are Likely

question 62

Multiple Choice

As many states start a war that they are likely to lose, expected utility theory suggests that states do not choose a successful strategy but instead choose a strategy that is characterized by which of the following?

• A)It has the highest probability of winning.
• B)It has the highest expected utility.
• C)It is simply based on misperceptions.
• D)It is initiated by irrational leaders.

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