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Military Economics - The Interaction of Power and Money (Hardcover)
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Military Economics - The Interaction of Power and Money (Hardcover)
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Military power and conflict have fuelled economic growth throughout
history. Money matters to the military; it is needed to finance war
and the desire to acquire it is often the motive for fighting. This
book examines the interaction of economics and conflict, it
explains the economic concepts used, and illustrates them with a
range of military examples, both contemporary and historical. Among
the many links explored lies the undeniable fact that fighting and
finance are often both driven by the same basic human motives, fear
and greed.
'Military Economics' draws on technical literature to provide an
accessible introduction to: security, military expenditures, the
arms industry, military operations and the economic consequences of
defence spending. It raises current debates about the optimal size
of the defence budget and examines how it is used to acquire
forces, troops and weapons. The book examines how these forces are
used to provide maximum military capability, and the potential to
prevail in combat. Economic issues are central to the preparation
for war, which involves balancing resources and commitments. By
exploring the interaction between the military and economy, power
and money, Ron Smith provides an insightful contribution to
military planning, which becomes essential to the modern world.
This book will be indispensable reading forall interested in
defence economics, war studies andpeace studies.
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