Is a confederation the only method of securing the rights and liberties of states and people?

An economic system where all or most businesses are owned by government

Using the factors of production to make one product always means that o .) a company may experience a shortage of materials o . )a nation can make more money o. ) it is possible to make too many of that product o. ) fewer resources are left to make something else

Does (flavius) josephus believe the romans were merciful when they conquered people? how does he try to persuade the reader to support his belief?