Modern Defense Economics Tutorial

Author: Lu Zhoulai
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: This book is a highly theoretical and practical work in defense economics, suitable not only for researchers in the field of defense theory but also for economists, as well as readers interested in China's defense and economic development. The publication of this book represents an important intellectual contribution to the establishment of Chinese defense economics. It serves as both a specialized monograph and textbook on defense economics, offering significant reference value for scholars of general economic theory. Many of its contents provide excellent examples of using economic analytical methods, such as public economics, industrial organization theory, labor economics, economic growth theory, and game theory, to analyze social issues. As its title suggests, the book indeed embodies the integration of theory and practice. While elaborating on the theories and analytical frameworks of defense economics, it introduces the results of numerous empirical studies by scholars, objectively evaluating the rationality and shortcomings of various models based on empirical evidence. Particularly through special columns, it introduces many interesting examples of how different countries address defense-related issues, adding a touch of accessibility to the book. The book primarily covers topics such as military expenditure and related issues, the defense industrial base and related issues, arms race and disarmament, conflict and non-conventional conflict, and military human resources.