On February 24, 2022Links to an external site., Russia invaded Ukraine. Today, Ukraine and Russia are still at war.

a) State the problem-solving principles as outlined in the book (see sections 1.1-1.2)

b) Using economic reasoning, justify the actions of the Russian leadership in invading another country. (In other words, what concept(s) from Chapter 1 can you use to explain the behavior of the Russian leadership?)

c) Apply the problem-solving principles outlined in Chapter 1 to the issue under consideration.

d) Based on your analysis from c), which question best identifies the problem and what is the best solution to the problem?