Was the Cold War Inevitable? Why and or Why Not

question 20

Essay

Was the Cold War inevitable? Why and or why not?

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Definitions:

Economic Rent

It is the payment to an owner or factor of production in excess of the costs needed to bring that factor into production. In other words, it's the extra income earned from a resource without investing in additional effort or cost.

Net Productivity

The actual output after subtracting the inputs used in the production process, indicating the efficiency of production.

Capitalization

The total market value of a company's outstanding shares, representing the investment community's perception of its worth.

Recognizing

The act of identifying, acknowledging, or understanding something as being true or valid.