Author Question: Fearon contends that the 1939 Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union occurred because ... (Read 55 times)

kellyjaisingh · **on:** Sep 4, 2018

Fearon contends that the 1939 Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union occurred because Finland refused to cede some islands to the Soviet Union.

Stalin wanted these islands to help defend the Soviet Union against a European enemy, but the Finns did not think they could trust Stalin not to push for more. In Fearon's view, Stalin's predicament is an example of __________. a. an inability to commit
b. appeasement
c. withholding private information
d. misperception

Question 2

Why, according to Stiglitz, is the US dollar unsuited to be the global reserve currency?

a. It gives the United States disproportionate control over global financial markets.
b. A global reserve currency should not be tied to a specific domestic market.
c. It is unstable.
d. Its exchange rates are too high.