Table 16-8
Consider two countries, Eudora and the Inhabit, that are engaged in an arms race.The question each country must face is whether to build new weapons or to disarm existing weapons.Each country prefers to have more arms than the other because a large arsenal gives it more influence in world affairs.But each country also prefers to live in a world safe from the other country's weapons.The table shows the possible outcomes for each decision combination.
-Refer to Table 16-8.If Inhabit chooses to arm, the country of Eudora will:
A)arm in order to promote world peace
B)arm in order to prevent the loss of influence in world affairs
C)disarm in order to prevent the loss of influence in world affairs
D)disarm in order to promote world peace

Question

Table 16-8
Consider two countries, Eudora and the Inhabit, that are engaged in an arms race.The question each country must face is whether to build new weapons or to disarm existing weapons.Each country prefers to have more arms than the other because a large arsenal gives it more influence in world affairs.But each country also prefers to live in a world safe from the other country's weapons.The table shows the possible outcomes for each decision combination. 
-Refer to Table 16-8.If Inhabit chooses to arm, the country of Eudora will:
A)arm in order to promote world peace 
B)arm in order to prevent the loss of influence in world affairs 
C)disarm in order to prevent the loss of influence in world affairs 
D)disarm in order to promote world peace

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Eudora's decision to arm in response to Inhabit's arming is motivated by the desire to prevent the loss of influence in world affairs, rather than for the promotion of world peace. This is based on the strategic consideration that maintaining military parity or superiority is crucial for preserving influence in international relations.

Table 16-8 Consider Two Countries, Eudora and the Inhabit, That Are Engaged