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Can peace be purchased? A sectoral-level analysis of aid’s influence on transnational terrorism

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  • Joseph Young & Michael Findley, 2011. "Can peace be purchased? A sectoral-level analysis of aid’s influence on transnational terrorism," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 149(3), pages 365-381, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:pubcho:v:149:y:2011:i:3:p:365-381
    DOI: 10.1007/s11127-011-9875-y
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    Keywords

    Foreign aid; Sectoral aid and terrorism; Transnational terrorism; Panel analysis; F35; D74;
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    JEL classification:

    • F35 - International Economics - - International Finance - - - Foreign Aid
    • D74 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Conflict; Conflict Resolution; Alliances; Revolutions

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