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1. Economic Theories of Peace and War

   By Fanny Coulomb

   Series: Routledge Studies in Defence and Peace Economics

   War often comes down to one thing: money. The role of economics in the study of both peace and war is arguably then the most important single factor when it comes to the study of defence. This excellent new book from Fanny Coulomb will be of interest not only to those involved in the burgeoning...

   Published September 15th 2011 by Routledge
2. Arms Trade and Economic Development

   Theory, Policy and Cases in Arms Trade Offsets

   By Jurgen Brauer, Paul Dunne

   Series: Routledge Studies in Defence and Peace Economics

   Countries that spend scarce resources to import arms from abroad often require arms sellers to 'reinvest' part or all of the proceeds back into the arms-importing country. These so-called 'arms trade offsets' are therefore thought to enhance domestic economic development. But does this process...

   Published September 14th 2011 by Routledge
3. The Economics of UN Peacekeeping

   By Nadège Sheehan

   Series: Routledge Studies in Defence and Peace Economics

   Peacekeeping is a security concept that is very representative of the current interventionism, multilateralism, human rights, and humanitarian ideas. UN peacekeeping plays an important role in international security and includes various activities that go beyond the original roles assigned to UN...

   Published May 26th 2011 by Routledge
4. The Economics of Defence Policy

   A New Perspective

   By Keith Hartley

   Series: Routledge Studies in Defence and Peace Economics

   Since the end of the Cold War, the world has been faced with new regional conflicts, terrorism and threats from the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and from rogue states. The world remains uncertain, unstable and insecure with continued threats to global peace and security. The world...

   Published October 31st 2010 by Routledge
5. Defence Procurement and Industry Policy

   A small country perspective

   Edited by Stefan Markowski, Peter Hall, Robert Wylie

   Series: Routledge Studies in Defence and Peace Economics

   Arms purchases are among the most expensive, technologically challenging and politically controversial decisions made by modern-day governments. Superpower spending on weapons systems is widely analysed and discussed. But defence procurement in smaller industrial countries involves different issues...

   Published July 2nd 2009 by Routledge
6. The Economic Analysis of Terrorism

   Edited by Tilman Brück

   Series: Routledge Studies in Defence and Peace Economics

   Whilst most books look at the political response to terror, this unique book takes an economic approach and includes contributions from Todd Sandler, Sanjay Jain, Andrew Chen, Valpy Fitzgerald and Dennis Mueller. Research in the field of terrorism has increased dramatically...

   Published June 15th 2009 by Routledge
7. From Defense to Development?

   International Perspectives on Realizing the Peace Dividend

   By Sean M. DiGiovanna, Ann Markusen

   Series: Routledge Studies in Defence and Peace Economics

   This impressive book tracks the progress of twelve countries on five continents in moving resources from defense to civilian activity in the 1990's. Based on intensive field research, thanks to its truly international array of contributors, the book addresses each country with an impressive...

   Published September 10th 2003 by Routledge
8. The Arms Trade, Security and Conflict

   Edited by Paul Levine, Ron Smith

   Series: Routledge Studies in Defence and Peace Economics

   The Arms Industry is an area that is of huge concern to many people around the world. The economics of this hugely important industry are a vital strand that needs to be understood. This volume brings together contributors from all over the globe, such as Todd Sandler and Keith Hartley, and focuses...

   Published May 14th 2003 by Routledge
9. Exploding the Myth?

   The Peace Dividend, Regions and Market Adjustment

   By Derek Braddon

   Series: Routledge Studies in Defence and Peace Economics

   From a cold war peak of some $1000 billion per annum, world military expenditure has declined by about 40% since 1990, reaching its lowest level for thirty years. With such significant decline in global public expenditure committments to the defence sector, a substantial and lasting peace dividend...

   Published December 20th 2000 by Routledge
10. The Economics of Regional Security

    NATO, the Mediterranean and Southern Africa

    By Jurgen Brauer, Keith Hartley

    Series: Routledge Studies in Defence and Peace Economics

    This important book explores the threats and challenges to regional security, for Nato, in the Mediterranean, and in the sub-Saharan countries, namely southern Africa. Written and edited by leading researchers, the volume's significance lies in its demonstration of how concepts from economics and...

    Published October 30th 2000 by Routledge