Sandler, T. and Hartley, K. (2001) Economics of alliances: the lessons for collective action. Journal of Economic Literature, 39 (3). pp. 869-896. ISSN 0022-0515
Abstract
This essay provides an up-to-date summary of the findings of the literature on the economics of alliances. We show that the study of the economics of alliances has played a pivotal role in understanding and applying public good analysis to real-world applications. We establish that the manner in which alliances address burden sharing and allocative issues is related to strategic doctrines, weapon technology, perceived threats, and membership composition. Past contributions are evaluated, and areas needing further development are identified. The theoretical and empirical knowledge gained from the study of alliances is shown to be directly applicable to a wide range of international collectives.
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Social Sciences (York) > Economics and Related Studies (York) |
Depositing User: | York RAE Import |
Date Deposited: | 23 Apr 2009 09:30 |
Last Modified: | 23 Apr 2009 09:30 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | American Economic Assoc |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:6592 |