Which of the Following Statements Would Realists Agree With

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements would realists agree with?

• A)Competition over resources is a major cause of war.
• B)Competition over resources is unlikely to incite states to use whatever power they have to control these resources; this is not a zero-sum game.
• C)Competition over resources is best solved with international cooperation.
• D)Competition over resources is no reason for states to go to war.

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Definitions:

Prisoner's Dilemma Game

A typical case studied in game theory, illustrating why two people may choose not to work together even when cooperation seems to be in their mutual benefit.

High Stakes

Situations or decisions that involve significant risk or consequences.

Cooperative

Involves participation and collaboration among individuals or groups to achieve shared objectives.

Tit-for-tat Strategy

A strategy in game theory where a player replicates an opponent's actions, typically used in conflict resolution and cooperation studies.