The Economics of War: Profiteering, Militarism and Imperialism - Hardcover

Moosa, Imad A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 178897851X ISBN 13: 9781788978514

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, 2019

Synopsis

Bad things occur and persist because of the presence of powerful beneficiaries. In this provocative and illuminating book, Imad Moosa illustrates the economic motivations behind the last 100 years of international conflict, citing the numerous powerful individual and corporate war profiteers that benefit from war.

Inspired and informed by War is a Racket, the 1935 work of General Smedley Butler, the author explores historic and contemporary incidents of war profiteering, identifying individuals and groups that have increased their wealth through the supply of weaponry, mercenaries, provisions and finance in times of war. This book offers a caustic indictment of the military-industrial complex, exploring the privatisation of conflict that has fuelled war across the globe.

Providing a contemporary, in-depth analysis of the economics of war, this book is critical for academics and students of war studies, international relations and military and political history. Policy makers will also benefit from this book's comprehensive analysis of wartime policy and practice.

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About the Author

Imad A. Moosa, Professor of Economics and Finance (Retired)

Edition details

• Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 178897851X
• ISBN 13: 9781788978514
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 240