1. THE CASE FOR DEFENCE.
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HARTLEY, KEITH
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MILITARY spending , *MILITARY readiness & economics , *ECONOMISTS , *MILITARY policy - Abstract
What is the case for defence and is it a worthwhile investment? This question is addressed for two contrasting nations, namely, the UK and New Zealand. Economists have a set of standard analytical tools for addressing the question but they are difficult to operationalise. This paper provides policy-relevant answers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2010
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