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Introduction

In: Handbook of Defense Economics

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  • Hartley, Keith
  • Sandler, Todd

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This chapter defines defense economics and indicates how it differs from other subfields of economics. The nature and topics of defense economics are presented. A brief history of the field is also reviewed. The current importance of defense economics in the post-cold war era is discussed. Finally, the organization of the book and its component chapters are presented.

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  • Hartley, Keith & Sandler, Todd, 1995. "Introduction," Handbook of Defense Economics, in: Keith Hartley & Todd Sandler (ed.), Handbook of Defense Economics, edition 1, volume 1, chapter 1, pages 1-11, Elsevier.
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