For Realists, the Idea That States Will Go to War

question 4

Multiple Choice

For realists, the idea that states will go to war in order to expand their territory and thus their potential for economic growth is an application of which theoretical assumption?

• A) States are the main players.
• B) States act in a rational, self-interested manner.
• C) The state system is anarchic.
• D) States will do anything to survive.

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Definitions:

Factory Overhead

Factory overhead encompasses all indirect costs related to manufacturing, such as utilities, maintenance, and management salaries.

Surplus

An excess of income or assets over expenditure or liabilities in a given period, typically a financial year.

Supervisory Cost

Supervisory cost involves expenses related to overseeing and directing operations or employees within a company, often including salaries of supervisors and related overhead.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that can be directly attributed to the production of specific goods or services and are a significant component of manufacturing costs.