The Economics of Defence (The International Library of Critical Writings in Economics series) (The International Library of Critical Writings in Economics series, 128)

This three volume set presents over 100 of the most influential articles in defense economics, which have been selected for their enduring value and importance and for their contribution to an understanding of the field.

Topics covered in Volume I include definitions of the field of defense economics, an examination of the demand side of defense economics, including the demand for military expenditures and the study of alliances, and an exploration of the impacts of defense spending on growth and development. Volume II examines the supply side of the subject, and covers the military production function, military personnel and weapon procurement. The supply side is further addressed in Volume III, which covers the defense industrial base, learning curves, costs, pricing and profits, industrial policies and the arms trade. This volume also discusses disarmament, conversion, peace and public policy and concludes with a section on non-conventional conflicts such as terrorism, insurrections and revolutions.