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The Economics of Arms

Paperback • 2017 • 1. edition

The Economics of Arms

By Keith Hartley

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About the book

It is estimated that today some 2.7% of world GDP ($1.5 trillion) is spent on arms. In 2014 Lockheed Martin, the US defence contractor, had revenues of $45 billion the equivalent of the GDP of Tunisia. This book explores the business behind these breathtaking figures and explains how the arms industry makes its money.The book begins by defining the industry, explaining why the sector is important, outlining its prime contractors and key supply chains. Its cost categories (from R&D to maintenance...Show more

Arms negotiation and control

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9781911116240

Publisher

Agenda Publishing

Published year

2017

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The Economics of Arms

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Paperback

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