The Peace Formula (Hardcover)

Dominic Rohner

ISBN 10: 100943831X / ISBN 13: 9781009438315

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2024

About this Item

Hardcover. Economic forces play a major role in the outbreak and perpetuation of violence, but they also hold the key for positive change. Using a non-technical and accessible style, The Peace Formula attacks a series of misconceptions about how economics has been used to foster peace. In place of these misconceptions, this book draws on rich historical anecdotes and cutting-edge academic evidence to outline the 'peace formula' a set of key policies that are crucial ingredients for curbing armed conflict and achieving transition to lasting peace and prosperity. These policies include providing jobs (work), democratic participation (voice), and guaranteeing the security and basic functions of the state (warranties). Investigating specific political institutions and economic policies, this book provides the first easily accessible synthesis of this work and explains how 'smart idealism' can help us get the incentives of our leaders right. The stakes could hardly be higher. Drawing on rich anecdotes, this book develops the 'peace formula' a set of evidence-based policies preventing armed conflict. Their efficacy has been demonstrated by cutting-edge research, yet sadly politicians frequently prefer cutting shady deals with despots. This book explains how 'smart idealism' overcomes such harmful political bias. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Peace Formula (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 100943831X
• ISBN 13: 9781009438315
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Economic forces play a major role in the outbreak and perpetuation of violence, but they also hold the key for positive change. Using a non-technical and accessible style, The Peace Formula attacks a series of misconceptions about how economics has been used to foster peace. In place of these misconceptions, this book draws on rich historical anecdotes and cutting-edge academic evidence to outline the 'peace formula' – a set of key policies that are crucial ingredients for curbing armed conflict and achieving transition to lasting peace and prosperity. These policies include providing jobs (work), democratic participation (voice), and guaranteeing the security and basic functions of the state (warranties). Investigating specific political institutions and economic policies, this book provides the first easily accessible synthesis of this work and explains how 'smart idealism' can help us get the incentives of our leaders right. The stakes could hardly be higher.

About the Author

Dominic Rohner is a Professor at the University of Lausanne and holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Cambridge. His research on the economics of conflict has won various prizes and been covered by major news outlets worldwide. He leads an international expert group on policies for peace.