According to the selectorate theory, large-W systems do not fight one another because:

a. They share common rules of behavior that make them prefer to negotiate rather than fight.
b. Domestic institutions prevent leaders from going to war without the necessary approvals.
c. They are selective about which wars they fight, and they fight only if they have overwhelming chances of winning.
d. They do not have the resources to spend on wars.


Ans: c

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