On Economic Causes of Civil War.
The authors investigate whether civil wars have economic causes. The model is based on utility theory, rebels will conduct a civil war if the perceived benefits outweigh the costs of rebellion. Using probit and tobit models, the propositions are tested empirically. Four variables, initial income, et...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford University Press
1998
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