Citation

Fontanel J. Def. Peace Econ. 1994; 5(2): 87-120.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/10430719408404784

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This survey reviews the literature on the economic determinants of military expenditure and the economic foundations of armament and disarmament. It considers the main economic effects of military expediture and disarmament in developed and developing countries, including impacts on consumption, investment, growth, employment, inflation and the balance of payments.