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The strategy of conquest

Authors :
Sanjeev Goyal
Marcin Dziubiński
David Minarsch
Source :
Journal of Economic Theory. 191:105161
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2021.

Abstract

This paper develops a theoretical framework for the study of war and conquest. The analysis highlights the role of three factors – the technology of war, resources, and contiguity network – in shaping the dynamics of appropriation and the formation of empires.

Details

ISSN :
00220531
Volume :
191
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Economic Theory
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........6bd1464793c2d228cd331d94c2af76e7
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jet.2020.105161