Introduction

Keith Hartley and Todd Sandler

Chapter 01 in Handbook of Defense Economics, 1995, vol. 1, pp 1-11 from Elsevier

Abstract: This chapter defines defense economics and indicates how it differs from other subfields of economics. The nature and topics of defense economics are presented. A brief history of the field is also reviewed. The current importance of defense economics in the post-cold war era is discussed. Finally, the organization of the book and its component chapters are presented.

Date: 1995
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