What Is the Commitment Problem of an Alliance

question 8

Multiple Choice

What is the commitment problem of an alliance?

• A)It is questionable whether member states will uphold the terms of the alliance.
• B)Member states may not actually sign an alliance treaty.
• C)Once an alliance treaty is signed,it is questionable whether it will be ratified.
• D)It is often unclear in an alliance who can declare war.

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Definitions:

Quantity Supplied

The amount of a good or service that producers are willing to sell at a given price.

Surplus

The situation in which the quantity of goods exceeds the quantity demanded at the current price.

Price Ceiling

A legally established maximum price that can be charged for a good or service, usually set below the equilibrium price to make goods more affordable.

Excess Demand

A situation where the quantity demanded of a good exceeds the quantity supplied at a given price, often leading to upward pressure on prices.