_____ can make threats credible by making retreat difficult.
I. Burning bridges.
II. Brinksmanship.
III. Contracts.
IV. Reputation.
Which of the following is correct?

Question

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Burning bridges and brinksmanship both involve taking actions that make it difficult to back down from a position, thereby making threats more credible. Contracts and reputation do not inherently make retreat difficult in the context of making threats credible.

_____ Can Make Threats Credible by Making Retreat Difficult