Economic development and the military
Abstract
Our analysis of the economic effects of military expenditure in less developed countries has generally concerned itself with the direct channels by which defence can harm or help economic growth and development. We have generally concentrated on the short-term resource allocation and long-term growth effects of milex. The time has now come to broaden the framework. We wish to analyse the indirect, and often intangible, effects that are present in the defence-development relationship. Further, we would like to consider the broader concept of socio-economic development in the context of defence spending.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Defense
Military
and Policy Studies
Military and Defense Studies
Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 210–241
- Publication date
- 6 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter