ECON 846 - The Economics of War

Institution:

Trinity College

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Description:

This course will investigate the contribution of economics to understanding war: why wars occur, why ethnic conflict spreads, why alliances are often lop-sided, what might the current war cost, and similar topics. Economic understanding of war goes back at least to Keynes (Economic Consequences of the Peace) and J.K. Galbraith's studies of the effect of bombing in WWII. 1.00 units, Lecture

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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