Arms and conflict in the Middle East /

Arms and conflict in the Middle East /

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This study contributes to the debate on whether defense spending encourages or hinders economic growth. The effect of politics on economic growth in developing societies is assessed, with a focus on the Middle East. The study is the first to add conflict variables to the production function defense-...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Attar, Riad A.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Bingley, UK : Emerald, 2009.
Series:Contributions to conflict management, peace economics and development ; v. 13.
Subjects:
Military readiness > Economic aspects.
Political science > Middle East.
Arms control > Economic aspects > Middle East.
Middle East > Armed Forces > Appropriations and expenditures.
Middle East > Economic conditions > 21st century.
Online Access:CONNECT
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction / Riad Attar
  • The model / Riad Attar
  • Data and estimation and results / Riad A. Attar
  • The political economy of the Middle East / Riad A. Attar
  • Conclusion / Riad Attar
  • Arab Israeli conflict / Riad Attar
  • Arms in the Middle East / Riad Attar
  • Theories and models / Riad A. Attar.

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