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:

Inelastic Demand

A situation where the demand for a product does not change significantly with a change in the price of that product.

Inferior Good

A type of good for which demand decreases as the income of the consumer increases, typically because consumers will choose higher quality substitutes when they can afford them.

Demand Curve

A graphical representation of the relationship between the price of a good or service and the quantity demanded for a given period, typically showing a downward slope from left to right.