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The Economics of Defense Todd Sandler (University of Southern California)

The Economics of Defense By Todd Sandler (University of Southern California)

Summary

This authoritative book provides an up-to-date survey of the field of defense economics, synthesizing and unifying the vast range of literature in this area. All aspects of the economics of defense, disarmament, conversion and peace are embraced, analyzing both the demand and supply issues of defense spending.

The Economics of Defense Summary

The Economics of Defense by Todd Sandler (University of Southern California)

This compelling book provides an up-to-date survey of the field of defense economics, the study of defense and peace issues, with the application of economic analysis and methods. The subject embraces both microeconomics and macroeconomics, taking into account such features as growth theory, comparative statistics, game theory and econometrics. A wide range of topics are addressed, including all aspects of the economics of defense, disarmament, conversion and peace. The implications of different organizational forms and their performances are examined, considering the efficient management of defense resources budgets and internal markets in the armed forces. In this groundbreaking volume, Sandler and Hartley synthesize and unify the vast literature on defense economics and peace science.

The Economics of Defense Reviews

'This is an excellent survey, extremely comprehensive and judicious, by two authors who clearly not merely know the literature but also understand the underlying issues.' Ron Smith, Birkbeck College, London
'This book establishes a new standard of excellence in the defense and peace economics field for breadth and depth of coverage and accessibility. An excellent balance has been struck between rigor and discussion. The book will appeal to a wide audience.' Charles Anderton, College of the Holy Cross

Table of Contents

1. Defense economics: an introduction; Part I. Alliances, Defense Demand and Arms Races: 2. The economic theory of alliances; 3. The demand for military expenditures; 4. Arms races; Part II. Defense Inputs, Industrial Base and Growth: 5. Procurement: theories, evidence and policies; 6. Military manpower; 7. Defense and the industrial base; 8. Economic growth, development and military expenditures; Part III. Defense Policies, Trade, Disarmament and Conversion: 9. Industrial and alliance policies; 10. Arms trade; 11. Arms control and disarmament; 12. Conversion; Part IV. New Developments and Future Directions: 13. Nonconventional conflict: revolutions, guerrilla warfare and terrorism; 14. Conclusions and research agenda for the future.

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CIN0521447283G
9780521447287
0521447283
The Economics of Defense by Todd Sandler (University of Southern California)
Used - Good
Paperback
Cambridge University Press
19950518
404
N/A
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