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On The Conflict–Poverty Nexus

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  • S. BROCK BLOMBERG
  • GREGORY D. HESS
  • SIDDHARTH THACKER

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We develop a model to explore the inter‐relationships between conflict and economic activity. We construct a simple two‐period model where consumption and investment decisions are made in the presence of governments who consider initiating diversionary conflict to raise their chances of remaining in power. Economies with selfish leaders and lower gains from capital formation may fall prey to engaging in avoidable conflicts thereby lowering investment and hence future growth. Using panel data for over 152 countries from 1950 to 2000, we find evidence for conflict lowering economic growth and, after conditioning on the initial conditions of geography, private, public, and human capital investment, lower growth raising the likelihood of conflict. These results are broadly consistent with our model.

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  • S. Brock Blomberg & Gregory D. Hess & Siddharth Thacker, 2006. "On The Conflict–Poverty Nexus," Economics and Politics, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 18(3), pages 237-267, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ecopol:v:18:y:2006:i:3:p:237-267
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-0343.2006.00170.x
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