Third World Military Expenditure: Determinants and Implications

About the Author

Robert D. McKinlay is former Professor and Deputy Vice Chancellor at Lancaster University, UK.

Product Description

The twin objectives of this book are to identity the determinants and to explore the implications of Third World military expenditure. Beginning with a descriptive profile of Third World military expenditure, the study uses cross-national and longitudinal data to explore the determinants and implications across a range of issues areas. On the basis of this analysis, the book concludes with an empirical theory of military expenditure and a critical appraisal of the general implications.