A Major Limitation of the Balance-Of-Power Approach Is Its

question 47

Multiple Choice

A major limitation of the balance-of-power approach is its

• A) strong emphasis on economic relationships.
• B) inability to manage security during periods of fundamental change.
• C) failure to account for leaders' personality characteristics.
• D) assumption that individuals naturally cooperate with one another.
• E) lack of popularity among international relations theorists.

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Definitions:

Perfect Complements

Goods that are often used together in fixed proportions, where the consumption of one item necessarily involves the consumption of the other.

Income Effect

The change in an individual's or economy's consumption patterns due to a change in real income, reflecting how increases or decreases in income can affect buying habits.

Substitution Effect

The alteration in purchasing behavior caused by variations in the relative costs of products, prompting buyers to opt for less expensive alternatives over pricier ones.

Price Change

An adjustment in the cost of a good or service in the market, which can be an increase or decrease due to various factors.