The Political Economy of NATO
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Using simple economic methods while accounting for political and institutional factors, this book puts forward a political economy viewpoint of NATO's current status and its future prospects. A balanced picture of NATO is presented that is sensitive to the perspectives from both sides of the Atlantic. This is accomplished by accounting for the institutional features and the philosophical aspects that distinguish government decision makers and the defense establishment in North America from their counterparts in Europe. A host of NATO policy concerns are addressed including the optimal membership for the alliance, its role in peacekeeping missions worldwide, the appropriate methods for deterring terrorism, and proper procurement practices for the next generation of weapons. Additional topics concern defense burden sharing, arms trade, NATO's institutional structure, and NATO's role vis-à-vis other international organizations. Although the analysis is rigorous, the book is intended for a wide audience drawn from political science and economics.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0521630932
ISBN13:9780521630931
Release Date:January 1995
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Length:308 Pages
Weight:1.19 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.2" x 9.2"
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
"The Political Economy of NATO" is aimed towards a broad audience. It is a comprehensive analysis that students of both international relations and economics will understand. Although there were parts that were a bit akward and points reiterated quite a few times throughout, it provided me with a better understanding of burden-sharing, free-riding and the advantages and disadvantages of NATO expansion. I found the economic models to be interesting and helpful as well as the charts relaying information on budgets and accounts. I'm not sure if the cost of the book if worth the actual read, but if you know anyone who has this book or if you can get it from the library, I would recommend doing so!
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