First are the costs of “empire.” As the hegemon’s ambitions grow, so do the costs of pursuing them. Wars are especially expensive. The hegemon bears these costs, while other states invest in their economies and grow at a faster rate.
First are the costs of “empire.” As the hegemon’s ambitions grow, so dothe costs of pursuing them. Wars are especially expensive. The hegemon bearsthese costs, while other states invest in their economies and grow at a faster rate.