National Borders, Conflict and Peace

Enrico Spolaore ()

No 744, Discussion Papers Series, Department of Economics, Tufts University from Department of Economics, Tufts University

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: Wars; Alliances; Conflict Technology; Defense; Economies of Scale; Heterogeneity Costs; Secessions; Size of Nations. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D74 F02 H10 H56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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