The Economics of Defence, Disarmament, and Peace

The Economics of Defence, Disarmament, and Peace
Author: Keith Hartley
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 584
Release: 1990
Genre: History
ISBN:

This major reference work is a comprehensive critical guide to the large and growing literature on the economics of defence, disarmament and peace. It covers the cost of defence spending and its effects on growth, investment, unemployment, technical change and other aspects of a nation's economic performance. It includes material on the determinants of defence spending namely defence budgets, programme budgeting and procurement policy. It also deals with the economic impact of arms limitation, disarmament and the conversion from military production to products with peaceful uses.

Disarmament, Peace and Development

Disarmament, Peace and Development
Author: Reiner Braun
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2018-12-13
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1787439933

This new volume provides reflections and insights from leading public figures and activists who oppose military expenditure in any form. Many of the contributions to this volume were presented as speeches at the 'Disarm! For a Climate of Peace' meeting held in Berlin in 2016, organized by the International Peace Bureau.

Towards a Peace Economy in the United States

Towards a Peace Economy in the United States
Author: Gregory A. Bischak
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 265
Release: 1991-06-18
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1349121053

The essays in this volume consider the nature of the war economy and the possibilities for change that the relaxation of the Cold War presents. They ask what the effects of a security policy of substantial disarmament on the economy and political climate of the USA might be.

Making Peace Pay

Making Peace Pay
Author: Nils Petter Gleditsch
Publisher:
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2000
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Defence Economics

Defence Economics
Author: Keith Hartley
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2020-08-20
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1108890008

This Element introduces students, policy-makers, politicians, governments and business-people to this new discipline within economics. It presents the recent history of the subject and its range of coverage. Traditional topics covered include models of arms races, alliances, procurement and contracting, as well as personnel policies, industrial policies and disarmament. Newer areas covered include terrorism and the economics of war and conflict. A non-technical approach is used and the material will be accessible to both economists and general readers.

The Economics of Defence Spending

The Economics of Defence Spending
Author: Keith Hartley
Publisher:
Total Pages: 285
Release: 2011
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780415615440

First published in 1990, this is an authoritative account of defence spending and policy in both developing and developed countries. The book provides case-studies and comparitive materiel for policy-makers, civil servants, and military staffs throughout hte world. It will also be of great use to students of economics, politics, international relations, and policy studies.