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    Military Expenditure and Development: The Economic Linkages

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    01/10/1985
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    Deger, Saadet
    Smith, Ron
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    SUMMARY High rates of growth of military expenditure in the Third World have increased the military burden and made these countries a major market for weapons. This article examines the linkages by which military expenditure influences growth, capital formation, trade, debt and industry. The empirical evidence reviewed suggests that the net effect of military spending is to reduce growth. SOMMAIRE Dépense militaire et développement: le lien economique Des taux de croissance élevés de dépense militaire dans le Tiers Monde ont augmenté la tâche militaire et ont fait de ces pays un marché principal pour les armes. Cet article examine le lien par lequel les dépenses militaires influencent la croissance, la formation du capital, le commerce, la dette et l'industrie. L'évidence empirique analysée suggère que l'effet net de la dépense militaire est de réduire la croissance. RESUMEN Gasto militar y desarrollo: las vinculaciones económicas La alta tasa de crecimiento del gasto militar del Tercer Mundo ha aumentado la carga militar y ha convertido al Tercer Mundo en un importante mercado de armamentos. Este artículo examina los vínculos a través de los cuales el gasto militar influye sobre el crecimiento, sobre la formación de capital, sobre el comercio, la deuda y la industria. La evidencia empírica analizada indica que el efecto neto del gasto militar es la reducción del crecimiento.
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    Deger, S. and Smith, R. (1985) Military Expenditure and Development: The Economic Linkages. IDS Bulletin 16(4): 49-54
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    10.1111/j.1759-5436.1985.mp16004010.x
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    IDS Bulletin Vol. 16 Nos. 4
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