A Realist Explanation for the Democratic Peace Is That Democratic

question 65

Multiple Choice

A realist explanation for the democratic peace is that democratic states tend to

• A) have leaders that are more peace-oriented.
• B) share membership in many international institutions.
• C) share similar norms.
• D) trade more with each other.
• E) belong to the same alliances.

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Definitions:

The Classicals

Economists from the 18th and 19th centuries who laid the foundations of classical economics, focusing on free markets and self-regulating economies.

Say's Law

An economic theory that proposes that supply creates its own demand, suggesting that production is the source of demand and that markets naturally balance over time.

Classical Economics

A school of thought in economics that emphasizes the role of free markets in facilitating economic development and regulating economic systems.

Keynesian Economics

An economic theory stating that government intervention through fiscal and monetary policy can mitigate the adverse effects of economic recessions and depressions.