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International Relations 101

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    16. The Algebraic Model of War
    A lesson with William Spaniel
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    To prove the conclusion set out in "War's Inefficiency Puzzle" that war is inefficient, this lesson converts a practical example into pure algebra.

    To prove the conclusion set out in "War's Inefficiency Puzzle" that war is inefficient, this lesson converts a practical example into pure algebra.

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    17. War's Bargaining Range
    A lesson with William Spaniel
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    Still not convinced that war can't be mutually beneficial? This lesson visually demonstrates, with a geometric model, that war is inefficient for both sides.

    Still not convinced that war can't be mutually beneficial? This lesson visually demonstrates, with a geometric model, that war is inefficient for both sides.

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    18. Crisis Bargaining in Game Theory and War
    A lesson with William Spaniel
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    What sort of offer must Country A make Country B in order to avoid war? Find out by solving a game theory model of the possible strategies for each country.

    What sort of offer must Country A make Country B in order to avoid war? Find out by solving a game theory model of the possible strategies for each country.

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    19. Why Power Shifts Lead to Preventive War
    A lesson with William Spaniel
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    Why do power shifts lead to war? And what is preventive war? Consider various theories while expanding your knowledge of bargaining and geometric game theory.

    Why do power shifts lead to war? And what is preventive war? Consider various theories while expanding your knowledge of bargaining and geometric game theory.

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    20. How Information Problems Cause War
    A lesson with William Spaniel
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    How does uncertainty cause war? Learn about the war's inefficiency puzzle in game theory and international relations by examining information problems.

    How does uncertainty cause war? Learn about the war's inefficiency puzzle in game theory and international relations by examining information problems.

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James D
Really cool. This graphical model confused me for some time because probability of victory is on the same axis as the capital in dispute. I think this is just for simplicity (? not a necessary assumption) and the capital line could be separated, re-scaled, and/or shifted without any changes to the argument.
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James D
All seem reasonable? I'm not sure what a power shift really is.
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