Deterrence Works Because

question 30

Multiple Choice

Deterrence works because:

• A)so many states now have nuclear capabilities.
• B)international institutions enforce deterrence as a matter of policy.
• C)it does not require second-strike capability to work properly.
• D)it relies on the natural irrationality of leaders.
• E)it makes the costs of war far larger than the potential benefits.

Comprehend the natural rate of unemployment, cyclical unemployment, and their determinants.

Explain how unemployment measures are conducted and the issues related to interpreting these measures.

Understand the impact of sectoral shocks and technological changes on labor markets and unemployment.

Recognize the significance of labor-force participation trends since 1950 for both men and women.

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