Explaining Civil War

Syed Mansoob Murshed

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Abstract: This book explores the pre-conditions for conflict in terms of growth failure and critically appraises the greed and grievance theories common to conflict literature. It is argued that various institutional mechanisms of restraint that can be labeled the ‘social contract’ are crucial for violent conflict avoidance. The reasons underpinning the instability of treaties ending civil wars, post-conflict reconstruction issues, liberal peace theory, and how globalization and conflict relate are also examined.

Keywords: Development Studies; Economics and Finance; Politics and Public Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C7 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
ISBN: 9781847208088
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