Arms, Politics, and the Economy: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives - Softcover

9780945999652: Arms, Politics, and the Economy: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0945999658 ISBN 13: 9780945999652

Publisher: Independent Institute, 2002

A hard-hitting analysis that explores whether military spending is too high or too low and how special interests exploit the system.

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About the Author:

Robert Higgs is Senior Fellow in Political Economy at The Independent Institute and Editor of The Independent Review. His books include Crisis and Leviathan, Competition and Coercion, Hazardous to Our Health?, and the new book, Against Leviathan.

Review:

"Arms, Politics and the Economy coheres uncommonly well and is valuable reading for those interested in defense matters." -- Journal of American History

"An immensely timely book! As the international system changes, understanding the economy of military spending is more important than ever." -- Bruce M. Russett, professor of political science, Yale University

"Not the ordinary book on defense policy. A major chronicle and critique of the defense establishment." -- Earl C. Ravenal, Distinguished Research Professor of International Affairs, School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University

"Present[s] . . . a wide range of views on one of the most important issues now confronting the American people." -- A. Ernest Fitzgerald, author, The Pentagonists

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