What is an important difference identified by Schelling between brute force and the power to hurt?
a. The power to hurt can only be used under restricted circumstances; brute force can be used under any circumstances.
b. Brute force needs to be used in order to be successful; the power to hurt is most successful when not used.
c. Brute force is only an option for a strong state; the power to hurt is an option for any state.
d. Brute force is more effective than the power to hurt.
e. There are no important differences between the two—only differences of degree.
Answer: b
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