As explained by Jervis, why might the causal link between democracy and peace be difficult to establish?
a. Democracy also causes numerous other effects, such as prosperity.
b. Causal relationships can never be established in the social sciences.
c. There is not enough statistical data to establish a causal relationship.
d. The definition of the term "democracy" varies too widely to test the relationship.
e. Other factors, such as the shared Soviet threat, may have caused peace among democracies.
Answer: e
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