National Borders, Conflict and Peace

This paper reviews the economics approach to conflict and national borders. The paper (a) provides a summary of ideas and concepts from the economics literature on the size of nations; (b) illustrates them within a simple analytical framework where populations fight over borders and resources, and may form non-aggression pacts, military alliances, and political unions; and (c) discusses extensions and directions for further research.

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Year of publication:	2009
Authors:	Spolaore, Enrico
Institutions:	Department of Economics, Tufts University
Subject:	Wars \| Alliances \| Conflict Technology \| Defense \| Economies of Scale \| Heterogeneity Costs \| Secessions \| Size of Nations

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	Discussion Papers Series, Department of Economics, Tufts University.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Language:	English
Notes:	Number 0744
Classification:	D74 - Conflict; Conflict Resolution; Alliances ; F02 - International Economic Order; Economic Integration and Globalization: General ; H10 - Structure and Scope of Government. General ; H56 - National Security and War
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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