bargaining model

Question 1

Clausewitz

Answer 1

war as means to an end not and end itself + people dont pursue war unless it gives them something + an extension of diplomacy

Question 2

James fearon causes of war

Answer 2

disagreement over outcome of war/ability of states
inability to commit to not fight in the future
item desired isn’t divisible

Question 3

consequences of war

Answer 3

readjustment of goods aligned with distribution of power
more battles revealing more about capabilities of each side - greater agreement over outcome of war

Question 4

why do we choose war by not bargain

Answer 4

leader is irrational
principal agent problem - leader has cleavage with pop’, wants to distract them with a fight elsewhere