Which of the following is (are) an example(s) of credible commitment problems in political settings?
A) Iraq's Shia-dominated government promising Sunnis that if they disarm, the government will promise not to repress them and it will share power.
B) The British government in Northern Ireland promising to negotiate a political settlement with the Irish Republican Army (IRA) if the IRA will first turn in its arms.
C) The African National Congress (the mainly Black political party) in South Africa promising not to redistribute wealth away from the white minority if it transfers political power and ends the apartheid era.
D) all of these

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All three scenarios involve situations where one party is hesitant to make a credible commitment to another party due to concerns about being exploited or harmed in the future. In each case, one party is offering concessions or making promises to the other party, but there is skepticism about whether these promises will be kept in the long-term. This uncertainty creates a credible commitment problem, as the party making the offer may not be willing or able to follow through on their promises, thereby reducing the likelihood of cooperation or agreement.

Which of the Following Is (Are) an Example(s) of Credible