We investigate the causes of civil war, using a new data set of wars during 1960–99.
Rebellion may be explained by atypically severe grievances, such as high inequality, a lack of …

This paper derives a poverty-efficient allocation of aid and compares it with actual aid
allocations. The allocation of aid that has the maximum effect on poverty depends on the level of …

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An econometric model of civil war is applied to the analysis of conflict in sub-Saharan Africa.
Results show that Africa has had a similar incidence of civil conflict to other developing …

The aim of this critical review is to provide a broad but digestible overview of mechanochemical
synthesis, ie reactions conducted by grinding solid reactants together with no or minimal …

Civil wars are intricate social, political and psychological phenomena. However, economics
can offer analytical insights which are useful alongside the more conventional approach of …

We investigate whether civil wars have economic causes. The model is based on utility
theory, rebels will conduct a civil war if the perceived benefits outweigh the costs of rebellion. …

Africa has had slow growth and a massive exodus of capital. In many respects it has been
the most capital-hostile region. We review and interpret the aggregate-level and …

This article positions itself among the very rare microeconomic analyses on the consequences
of civil war. Up to now, most analyses on this topic are based on household surveys. The …

This chapter presents an economic perspective on the causes of civil war, based on empirical
patterns globally over the period 1965-99. During this period, the risk of civil war has been …