National borders, conflict and peace

This paper reviews the economics approach to conflict and national borders. The paper (a) provides a summary of ideas and concepts from the economics literature on the size of nations; (b) illustrates them within a simple analytical framework where populations fight over borders and resources, and may form non-aggression pacts, military alliances, and political unions; and (c) discusses extensions and directions for further research.

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Year of publication:	2009
Authors:	Spolaore, Enrico
Publisher:	Munich : Center for Economic Studies and ifo Institute (CESifo)
Subject:	Grenze \| Landesgröße \| Politischer Konflikt \| Skalenertrag \| Bündnissystem \| Krieg \| Frieden \| wars \| alliances \| conflict technology \| defense \| economies of scale \| heterogeneity costs \| secessions \| size of nations

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Series:	CESifo Working Paper ; 2860
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Type of publication (narrower categories):	Working Paper
Language:	English
Other identifiers:	615350240 [GVK] hdl:10419/30664 [Handle]
Classification:	D74 - Conflict; Conflict Resolution; Alliances ; F02 - International Economic Order; Economic Integration and Globalization: General ; H10 - Structure and Scope of Government. General ; H56 - National Security and War
Source:	EconStor

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