For Realists, the Problem of Relative Gains Refers to the Situation

question 61

Multiple Choice

For realists, the problem of relative gains refers to the situation in which

• A) even if both sides gain, the side that gains more may increase its power over the side that gains less.
• B) both sides may gain, which would lead to a mutual increase in state power.
• C) both sides are negatively affected by trade and in a position to lose power.
• D) the efficiency of trade benefits becomes more important than the distribution of benefits.

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