For Crisis Stability to Have Its Desired Effect, the Most

question 40

Multiple Choice

For crisis stability to have its desired effect, the most important condition is to maintain a

• A) secure second-strike capability.
• B) preponderance of nuclear weapons on one side.
• C) high level of uncertainty as to the number of nuclear weapons controlled by the other country.
• D) degree of irrationality among the leadership.

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Definitions:

Savings Account

A bank account where money is kept for savings purposes, offering interest on the deposited funds.

Precautionary Cash Balances

Precautionary cash balances refer to money held by both businesses and individuals to meet unexpected expenses or financial emergencies.

Unexpected Expenditures

Expenses that were not planned or budgeted for, often requiring immediate payment.

Risk-Averse

A description of an investor or decision-maker who prefers to minimize uncertainty or potential loss, favoring safer over riskier options.