Some people argue that it is strategically more prudent to take advantage of the opportunities that hegemony creates.

Question

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Some people argue that it is strategically more prudent to take advantage of the opportunities that hegemony creates. For instance, raising economic growth rates requires increased trade, technology transfers and investment, which are best acquired by working with rather than against the hegemon. Thus, it is suggested that instead of engaging in activities opposed to hegemonic power, it may be advisable to extract benefits from operating within the hegemonic system. This is called the bandwagon strategy. 

1. What is prudent during a period of hegemony? 

2. What benefits can be acquired within the hegemonic system? 

3. What is the bandwagon strategy?

Answer 1

1. To take advantage of opportunities that a hegemon creates. 

2. Increased trade, technology transfers and investment. 

3. To extract benefits by operating within hegemonic system in place of being engaged in the opposed activities.