Arms and conflict in the Middle East

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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Main Author: Attar, Riad A. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Bingley, UK Emerald Group 2009
Series:Contributions to conflict management, peace economics and development volume 13
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • The political economy of the Middle East
  • Arab Israel conflict
  • Arms in the Middle East
  • Theories and models
  • The model
  • Data and estimation and results
  • Conclusion