Third world military expenditure: determinants and implications

The twin objectives of this book are to identity the determinants and to explore the implications of Third World military expenditure.

Beginning with a descriptive profile of Third World military expenditure, the study uses cross-national and longitudinal data to explore the determinants and implications across a range of issues areas.

On the basis of this analysis, the book concludes with an empirical theory of military expenditure and a critical appraisal of the general implications.