exist with a positive war frequency. Third, if multiple equilibria exist, the perpetual peace equilibrium may be unstable in …This paper presents a general equilibrium model of conflict based on a world populated by representative democracies … international conflict. In this paper, we investigate whether this motive is sufficiently important for war to persist in …

exist with a positive war frequency. Third, if multiple equilibria exist, the perpetual peace equilibrium may be unstable in …This paper presents a general equilibrium model of conflict based on a world populated by representative democracies … international conflict. In this paper, we investigate whether this motive is sufficiently important for war to persist in …

foster the perpetual peace hypothesized by Immanuel Kant and whether the world would necessarily become more peaceful as more …We present a general equilibrium model of conflict to investigate whether the prevalence of democracy is sufficient to … their position-- with some probability. An equilibrium with positive war frequency is sustained even if all nations were to …

exist with a positive war frequency. Third, if multiple equilibria exist, the perpetual peace equilibrium with positive war …This paper presents a general equilibrium model of conflict based on a world populated by representative democracies … international conflict. In this paper, we investigate whether this motive is sufficiently important for war to persist in …

through the extension of franchise. This is because democracy always implements a highly redistributive fiscal policy, which … makes fighting hard incentive-compatible for the citizens-soldiers. We show that a transition to democracy is more likely to …

To date, there is limited understanding about the consequences of wartime dynamics for post-war state … wars. Six possible trajectories are mapped out: stable democracy, weak democracy, stable autocracy, fragmented rule … armed groups govern territories and civilians within them-that under certain circumstances may be harnessed in the post-war …

have a war bias that is so strong that they prefer war occurring with high probability whereas citizens prefer peace …What can be done to reduce the likelihood of future wars? While states’ decisions that bear on war are ultimately made … future wars. This thesis can be broken down into two claims: first, there is a war bias of political leaders; second, people …