The ECAAR Review:

The ECAAR Review is a new anthology, to be published annually, on the economics of war, conflict, and peace.  In its pages some of the leading economists of the day will analyze and reflect on the relationships among military spending, domestic and foreign policy, security, and human welfare. Each year will feature a different topic and will include sections on business and conflict and "Trends in World Military Expenditure." Written in clear English, with informative maps, tables, and graphs, the series aims to inform the debate among policymakers, activists, journalists, academics, students, and citizens worldwide.

The 2003 edition, "Conflict or Development?" has a further regional focus on Africa.  Joseph Stiglitz discusses the role of information in conflict and draws a fascinating analogy between civil strife and a labor strike.  Paul Collier and Neil Cooper take different views on the prospects for reforming war economies, and E. Wayne Nafziger details the evolution of humanitarian emergencies. 

In the two country studies, Tilman Brück examines the destruction and reconstruction of Mozambique, and Manuel Ferreira the civil war in Angola.  Paul Dunne tells the story of South Africa's defense contractor Denel from its origins under apartheid until today, and David Gold describes the context and history of the current actions against "Conflict Diamonds."  In the chapter on "Trends in World Military Expenditure," Jurgen Brauer reflects on the weight imposed by the world's military burden.

You can pre-order through our website at

http://www.ecaar.org/Review_files/order.htm. 

Discounts are available for bulk purchases, especially for classroom use.