Arms and conflict in the Middle East

• Other Authors: Attar, Riad A.
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Bingley, U.K. : Emerald, 2009.
• Series: Contributions to conflict management, peace economics and development ; v. 13.
• Subjects: Political Science > Peace.; Armed conflict.; Communication studies.; Weapons > 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-...