Effectiveness of military spending in reducing the intensity of armed conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa

Idrissa Aladji Aya ()
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Idrissa Aladji Aya: CERDI - Centre d'Études et de Recherches sur le Développement International - IRD - Institut de Recherche pour le Développement - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - UCA - Université Clermont Auvergne

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Abstract: Abstract : This study empirically examines the effectiveness of military spending in reducing the intensity of armed conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa. We use a dynamic probit model, and the results show that military spending reduces the intensity of conflict. It significantly reduces low-intensity conflicts more than high-intensity conflicts. Additionally, the effectiveness of military spending depends on its level and the quality of institutions. Finally, the analysis of transmission channels shows that military spending affects conflict intensity mainly through the channel of military capabilities. We conducted several tests and robustness checks to ensure the validity of our results.

Keywords: effectiveness; military spending; armed conflict; Sub-Saharan Africa (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024-11-09
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Published in Oxford Economic Papers, 2024, ⟨10.1093/oep/gpae044⟩

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DOI: 10.1093/oep/gpae044

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