War, peace, and the size of countries

• 成果类型: Article; Proceedings Paper
• 署名作者: Alesina, A; Spolaore, E
• 署名单位: Harvard University; Tufts University
• 刊物名称: JOURNAL OF PUBLIC ECONOMICS
• ISSN/ISSBN: 0047-2727
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jpubeco.2003.07.013
• 发表日期: 2005
• 页码: 1333-1354
• 关键词: WAR; PEACE; income

摘要

This paper studies the relationship between international conflict and the size distribution of countries in a model in which both peaceful bargaining and nonpeaceful confrontations are possible. We show how the size distribution of countries depends on the likelihood, benefits, and costs of conflict and war. We also study the role of international law and show how better defined international 'property rights' may lead to country breakup and more numerous local conflicts. (c) 2004 Published by Elsevier B.V.