Event Title
War and Economy
Presentation Type
Oral and/or Visual Presentation
Presenter Major(s)
International Relations
Mentor Information
John Constantelos
Department
Political Science
Location
Kirkhof Center 2259
Start Date
11-4-2012 10:30 AM
Keywords
Globalization, Social Science, War and Peace
Abstract
War, according to scholars, has been a persistent pattern of interaction between and within nation-states and other political units throughout history. Yet, little is actually known about war and its effects on economies, cultures, and the environment. This research delves into the effects of inter-state, extra-state, and intra-state wars on the economies of nation-states. How do variables such as milex, duration, initiation, and fatalities affect economic outcomes of war? This research examines the relationship between war spending and nation-state economy. I am examining how that relationship changes over time and what factors help to create that change. With so many questions still unresolved about war's effects on state economy, it is crucial to continue an exploration of the evidence and to promote an open dialogue about the possible long-reaching consequences.
War and Economy
Kirkhof Center 2259
War, according to scholars, has been a persistent pattern of interaction between and within nation-states and other political units throughout history. Yet, little is actually known about war and its effects on economies, cultures, and the environment. This research delves into the effects of inter-state, extra-state, and intra-state wars on the economies of nation-states. How do variables such as milex, duration, initiation, and fatalities affect economic outcomes of war? This research examines the relationship between war spending and nation-state economy. I am examining how that relationship changes over time and what factors help to create that change. With so many questions still unresolved about war's effects on state economy, it is crucial to continue an exploration of the evidence and to promote an open dialogue about the possible long-reaching consequences.