As Many States Start a War That They Are Likely

question 56

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

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

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