War, whether external or internal, large or small, is a costly endeavor. Loss of life, loss of close friends or family …, and the destruction of material possessions all play a part in the costs of war. The purpose of this paper is to capture …

War, whether external or internal, large or small, is a costly endeavor. Loss of life, loss of close friends or family …, and the destruction of material possessions all play a part in the costs of war. The purpose of this paper is to capture …

Guns and Butter examines the causes and consequences of war from a political economy perspective, taking as its premise … offers deeper insights into war and peace choices than the standard state-centric approach. Their contributions offer both … chapters: war as an equilibrium phenomenon rather than an exogenous process; the interaction of politics, economics, and …