Military expenditure in post-conflict societies

Post-conflict situations face a high risk of reversion to conflict. We investigate the effect of military expenditure by the government during the first decade post-conflict on the risk of reversion. We contrast two theories as to the likely effects. In one, military spending deters conflict by redu...

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Main Authors: Collier, P, Hoeffler, A
Format: Working paper
Language:English
Published: 2004
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