Scholars are concerned that the nation-state is becoming ineffective in solving many contemporary problems because:
A) democratic organizations, such as those that dominate the world's nation-states, operate too inefficiently to cope with current problems
B) most are too cumbersome and large to eliminate problems efficiently
C) the proliferation of nation-states negates their ability to eradicate social and economic problems
D) modern problems are found worldwide and can easily spread across nation-state borders

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Modern problems, such as climate change, terrorism, and pandemics, are global in nature and can easily spread across borders. Nation-states have limited power to address these issues on their own and need to work together through international cooperation and organizations. This is why scholars are concerned that the nation-state is becoming ineffective in addressing contemporary problems.

Scholars Are Concerned That the Nation-State Is Becoming Ineffective in Solving