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Military Expenditure and Economic Growth in the Middle East
Wahid, Latif - 2009
This book investigates the role and the impacts of armies and military regimes in the Middle East. It argues that one of the main causes of the slow and stagnated economic development in the region is high military expenditure perpetuated by strong grips of armies on the politics of the region
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012053835
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Rebuilding Devastated Economies in the Middle East
Binder, Leonard (ed.) - 2007
This book analyzes the political obstacles to economic recovery, and the economic consequences of democratic political reforms. The contributors focus on rulers of shaky states where civil strife has caused economic devastation. If rebuilding requires regime change, are we asking these...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012054219
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Jacob Schiff and the Art of Risk : American Financing of Japan's War with Russia (1904-1905)
Gower, Adam - 2018
banker, assembled the loans that Japan required for its war with Russia in 1905. This book covers a fascinating tale of a … -- Chapter 5. The Business of Banking -- Chapter 6. The English Syndicate -- Chapter 7. Financing the War -- Chapter 8. Impact …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012396765
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Economics and Modern Warfare : The Invisible Fist of the Market
Taillard, Michael - 2018 - 2nd ed. 2018
This book demonstrates how economic tools have been used throughout history to accomplish goals of military conflict, how they can be used more effectively than traditional means of warfare in the modern era, and how we can derive a better understanding of economic strategy applicable not just...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012396785
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Combat Modeling
Washburn, Alan - 2009
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013522727
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Making Peace Work : The Challenges of Social and Economic Reconstruction
Addison, Tony (ed.); Brück, Tilman (ed.) - 2009
This book provides an insight into some of the main issues that arise in post-conflict economic and social reconstruction, and offers examples of what works, and what does not. It will be of interest to all working on economic and social reconstruction in post-conflict countries, as well as...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012106272
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Economics and Modern Warfare : The Invisible Fist of the Market
Taillard, Michael - 2012
By referring to a handful of battles throughout history, a new form of military strategy is derived through the manipulation of supplies, capital, and markets. This book combines economic theory with applied analyses of military successes and failures, explaining them simply for audiences of all...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012106358
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Economic Development, Inequality and War : Humanitarian Emergencies in Developing Countries
Nafziger, Estel Wayne; Auvinen, Juha Yrjö - 2003
Economic Development, Inequality and War shows how economic decline, income inequality, pervasive rent seeking by … ruling elites, political authoritarianism, military centrality and competition for mineral exports contribute to war and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012054382
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Development Report on China’s New Media
Liu, Ruisheng (ed.); Huang, Chuxin (ed.) - 2017
In this book, specialists and scholars present a comprehensive account of the latest developments in Chinese new media …-blogs; public opinions of social media and the transformation of traditional media. It also summarizes the development of the new-media … industry, including digital TV, mobile games, the online video industry, IPTV, new-media advertising and mobile news …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012397789
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Managing Media Firms and Industries : What's So Special About Media Management?
Lowe, Gregory Ferrell (ed.); Brown, Charles (ed.) - 2016 - 1st ed. 2016
This volume provides rich insight into the nature and practice of media management. Contributions assess the degree to … which management of media firms requires a unique set of skills, highlighting similarities and differences of media firms … limitations of research on media management theory is evaluated, both drawing on management theory and examining insights from …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012397926