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 actually succeed? This book examines the theory and policy applications of arms trade offsets and looks at more than a dozen case studies drawn from across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The chapters, based on original research and published here for the first time, are all written by...
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 ar...
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 since 9/11, responding to the sudden need by policy makers, journalists and the general public to understand terrorism. A unique feature of this field of research is that it expands beyond typical academic categories such as macroeconomics, development studies, international relations or peace science, instead, a...
Whilst most books look at the political response to terror, this unique book takes an economic approach and includes contributions from Todd Sandle...
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 standard of scholarship. This accessible book is written in non-technical language and will be of great use and interest to academics involved with defense economics, defense studies and development studies. It will also prove popular with international development organizations, the defense industry and...
This impressive book tracks the progress of twelve countries on five continents in moving resources from defense to civilian activity in the 1990's. B...
This important book explores the threats and challenges to regional security in three areas: Nato, the Mediterranean, and in the sub-Saharan countries - namely southern Africa.
This important book explores the threats and challenges to regional security in three areas: Nato, the Mediterranean, and in the sub-Saharan countries...
This book focuses on major aspects of post Cold War defence expenditure reduction. Key problems obstructing optimal market response are identified and possible remedial action by government and others considered.
This book focuses on major aspects of post Cold War defence expenditure reduction. Key problems obstructing optimal market response are identified and...
An analysis of the key issues involved in Europe's defence-industrial reorganization process. The issues covered include divergencies between practice and policy in NATO US-European positions, the high cost of collaborative ventures and competition versus concentration.
An analysis of the key issues involved in Europe's defence-industrial reorganization process. The issues covered include divergencies between practice...
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 economic crisis has also threatened government spending with defence as a candidate for spending cuts. Choices have to be made about the size of a nation's defence budget, its allocation between nuclear and conventional forces, between equipment and personnel and between air, land and sea forces....
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 mas...
This text offers a comprehensive analysis of the economics of peacekeeping, considering expenditures, gains obtained through participation in missions and alternative cost-effective choices for producing and financing UN peacekeeping operations.
This text offers a comprehensive analysis of the economics of peacekeeping, considering expenditures, gains obtained through participation in missions...
The Middle East is at an unprecedented crossroads between the established Euro-centric system and the emerging Asian powerhouses like India and China. Their economies, policies and social structures are a half-way-house between these two dominant groups and are an important case study to examine in order to highlight future prospects and problems of the global system. The Middle East is an important missing piece in a huge global puzzle. This book makes a significant step towards understanding that puzzle and offers solutions for how to fully integrate this missing jigsaw piece into the...
The Middle East is at an unprecedented crossroads between the established Euro-centric system and the emerging Asian powerhouses like India and Chi...
