Growth, import dependence, and war

Theories of war predict that the leader may launch a war on a follower who is catching up, since the follower cannot commit to not use their increased power in the future. But it was Japan who attacked the West in 1941: both leaders and followers start wars. Similarly, many have argued that trade ma...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Bonfatti, R, O'Rourke, K
Format: Journal article
Published: Oxford University Press 2017