 On the Nature of Peace EconomicsRaul Caruso () Peace Economics, Peace Science, and Public Policy, 2011, vol. 16, issue 2, 1-13 Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the definition of “peace economics.” The core of peace economics has to be found in the distribution between productive and unproductive activities. In particular, such a distribution is shaped by the structure of the economy and the distinction between contested and uncontested activities. The positive “side” of peace economics emphasizes the study of conflict, which is interpreted as a strategic destructive interaction between rational agents. The normative “side” of peace economics is the study of economic policies intended to minimize the unproductive components within economies, thereby also reducing the risk of outbreak of actual conflicts. In this respect, peace economics can also contribute to the study of establishment of endogenous institutions, leading to a permanent peaceful development of societies. Keywords: peace economics; productive and unproductive activities; conflict; contested and uncontested sectors; Butter; Guns and Ice-Cream (search for similar items in EconPapers) Downloads: (external link) Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:bpj:pepspp:v:16:y:2011:i:2:n:2 Ordering information: This journal article can be ordered from Access Statistics for this article Peace Economics, Peace Science, and Public Policy is currently edited by Raul Caruso More articles in Peace Economics, Peace Science, and Public Policy from De Gruyter |
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