Conflict economics contributes to an understanding of violent conflict and peace in two
important ways. First, it applies economic concepts and models to help one understand …

Conflict economics contributes to an understanding of violent conflict in two important ways.
First, it applies economic analysis to diverse conflict activities such as war, arms races, and …

This article is organized around two major topics addressed by nineteenth and early
twentieth century economists:(1) international economic relations and war and (2) economic …

This work addresses new directions in research on the economic theory of conflict, the cost
of war, and the benefits of peace. A collection of 17 papers drawing on contributors from all …

In the field of conflict economics there is surprisingly little research on genocide and mass
killing relative to war and terrorism, which I call the 'genocide gap'. This article critically …

Social scientists and policy makers have long been interested in the causes and
consequences of peace and conflict. This Handbook brings together contributions from …

This book focuses on the economic dimensions of peace processes and examines the
opportunities and constraints for assisting negotiated exits out of conflict. Various works …

Research and policy analyses have produced important findings on the political economy of
contemporary armed conflicts, which not only challenge some core assumptions of …

Throughout history, economic factors have played a central role in warfare. Until recently,
however, the economic dimensions of civil wars have received little policy attention let alone …

This volume identifies the economic and social factors underlying the perpetuation of civil
wars, exploring as well the economic incentives and disencentives available to international …