ECON 380 - Economics of Conflict and Global Security

Institution:

Roger Williams University

Subject:

ECONOMICS

Description:

Fulfills an upper division elective requirement for a B.A or B.S in Economic;serves as an elective requirement for other Business majorsPrerequisite: ECON 102This course deals with the role of economics in managing andmitigating international conflict and raising the level of internationalsecurity. The economic challenges to the provision and maintenanceof a level of global security that is conducive to the growth,integration, and development of the world economy will be studied inthis course. Theoretical and empirical models that help us understandthe dynamics of global conflict process, the cost of conflict, issues inconflict management, and the mechanics of global security provisionwill be investigated. Important policy issues facing governments andinternational organizations that undertake to enhance internationalsecurity will also be covered.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rwu.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 253-1040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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