Realists Like Gilpin Argue That States May Respond Differently to Political

question 44

Multiple Choice

Realists like Gilpin argue that states may respond differently to political, economic, and technological developments. How do they believe this can influence the international system?

• A) The capitalist system may be overturned in favor of a more equitable one.
• B) International institutions can be strengthened to prevent cheating.
• C) The international system will be changed for the better.
• D) Unipolarity will result, with the country best able to innovate becoming the hegemon.
• E) Countries can change their relative positions in terms of power.

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