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Trade, openness, and domestic conflict: An empirical investigation for Latin America

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  • Prasad S. Bhattacharya

    (Deakin University, Australia)

  • Dimitrios D. Thomakos

    (Department of Economics, University of Peloponnese, Greece)

Abstract

The article reports results of an empirical investigation into trade, openness, and domestic conflict for several Latin American countries. It addresses two main issues: (1) whether variations in trade openness affect the likelihood of the onset of domestic conflict and (2) once initiated, how variations in openness affect conflict duration. For the period 1973-1995, and controlling for numerous sociopolitical, institutional, and economic factors, our findings suggest that (1) increased trade openness reduces the chance for domestic conflict onset as well as the intensity of domestic conflict and (2) over-reliance on agricultural exports, which can be a consequence of increased openness, is the main factor sustaining conflict. Conflict mitigation policies should keep in mind the role tradable agricultural goods play in this region of the world.

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  • Prasad S. Bhattacharya & Dimitrios D. Thomakos, 2007. "Trade, openness, and domestic conflict: An empirical investigation for Latin America," Economics of Peace and Security Journal, EPS Publishing, vol. 2(2), pages 77-80, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:epc:journl:v:2:y:2007:i:2:p:77-80
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    1. Tereza Nìmeèková & Arshad Hayat, 2022. "Does trade openness improve the quality of domestic institutions? Evidence from Africa," Equilibrium. Quarterly Journal of Economics and Economic Policy, Institute of Economic Research, vol. 17(4), pages 881-908, December.
    2. Dushyant Kumar & Prabal Roy Chowdhury, 2015. "Conflict and development," Discussion Papers 15-05, Indian Statistical Institute, Delhi.

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    Keywords

    Trade; conflict; Latin America;
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    JEL classification:

    • D74 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Conflict; Conflict Resolution; Alliances; Revolutions
    • H56 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - National Security and War
    • O1 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development
    • F1 - International Economics - - Trade

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