Which Theoretical Perspective Best Explains the Changes That Have Occurred

question 30

Essay

Which theoretical perspective best explains the changes that have occurred in the international system since the end of the Cold War? Present your answer in a way that highlights the relative weaknesses of other theoretical perspectives in this regard.

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Definitions:

Maturity Date

The date on which a financial obligation must be repaid or settled in full.

Leap Years

Years that are divisible by 4 (except for years divisible by 100, unless they are also divisible by 400), having 366 days to keep the calendar year synchronized with the astronomical year.

Maturity Value

The total amount that will be received at the maturity date of an investment, including the principal and any accrued interest.

365-Day Year

A method used in finance calculations that assumes all years have 365 days for the purpose of simplifying interest calculations.