why is reciprocity important for facilitating regime formation?
Correct answer: A. Because it is the major mechanism for establishing and maintaining a regime in the absence of a hegemon, since it deters actors from defecting
- A. Because it is the major mechanism for establishing and maintaining a regime in the absence of a hegemon, since it deters actors from defecting
- B. Because forming a regime needs much cooperation
- C. Because following the golden rule puts all actors in the same situation
- D. None of the above
Explanation
Reciprocity encourages states to cooperate by linking present behaviour to future responses: cooperation is returned with cooperation and defection can be punished. This makes it especially important for sustaining regimes when no hegemon is available to enforce compliance.
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