Operation Rolling Thunder Was

question 16

Multiple Choice

Operation Rolling Thunder was

• A) A set of sabotage missions against North Vietnam
• B) A policy of massive bombing of North Vietnam
• C) A full-scale American invasion of North Vietnam
• D) An American invasion of Laos and Cambodia

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Definitions:

Risk-loving

A characteristic of an individual or entity that prefers or is willing to take actions that have a high level of uncertainty with the potential for significant returns.

Expected Utility

A theory in economics that calculates the anticipated utility of an action, factoring in all possible outcomes weighted by their probabilities.

Risk Averse

Having the tendency to prefer outcomes with lower uncertainty and potential for loss, even if they may offer lesser but more certain rewards.

Expected Utility

A theory in economics that quantifies how choices are made with uncertainty, aimed at maximizing the satisfaction or benefit.