What does it mean to say that treaty obligations are costly signals?

a. Leaders pay a high price for the opportunity to join an international treaty.
b. Only wealthy states comply with international treaties.
c. Leaders pay a high price for violating their international commitments.
d. Leaders pay a high price for signaling their willingness to join international treaties.


Ans: c

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