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An Economic Analysis of Conflicts : With an Application to the Greek Civil War 1946-1949

Christodoulakis, Nicos - 2016

Preface -- 1 Introduction: Economic Analysis and Civil Wars -- 2 The Greek Civil War 1946-1949: Main Events and Data … absence of civil war. The difference between the two approaches gives an indication of the adverse externalities impinging … socio-economic indicators, and capital stock destruction during the Greek Civil War (1946-1949), a full-scale application of …

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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...

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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 …

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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...

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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...

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Public Choice Analyses of American Economic History : Volume 1

Hall, Joshua (ed.); Witcher, Marcus (ed.) - 2018

Economy of Slave Enforcement and the Union -- Chapter 4: Why is there a Ratchet Effect? Evidence from Civil War Income Taxes …

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Post-Conflict Economies in Africa

Fosu, Augustin Kwasi (ed.); Collier, Paul (ed.) - 2005

This volume brings together a collection of papers which review the wide-ranging issues arising out of post-conflict economies in Africa. Case studies drawing on experiences from West, Central and Southern Africa, illuminate and complement the thematic overview. Extensive analysis illustrates...

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The Political Economy of the Great Lakes Region in Africa : The Pitfalls of Enforced Democracy and Globalization

Marysse, Stefaan (ed.); Reyntjens, Filip (ed.) - 2005

This book examines the international factors such as enforced democracy and globalization that have affected the Great Lakes region of Africa. The horrendous consequences in terms of violence and human suffering of the events in this area have been exhibited in the media, however news coverage...

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Competition and Conflicts on Resource Use

Hartard, Susanne - 2015

This book reflects on the causes of resource-based conflicts and competition, and presents solutions for safely and sustainably providing resources with a focus on material flow management. The contributions from different disciplines highlight issues such as safe access to resources, conflicts...

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The Third Option for the South China Sea : The Political Economy of Regional Conflict and Cooperation

Green, David Jay - 2016

This Palgrave Pivot uses a simple model from game theory to explain the behavior of countries disputing ownership of resources and of small islands in the South China Sea. It argues that the rapid transformation of the region's economy - the rise of Factory Asia - is not being acknowledged,...

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