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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 105161 |
Journal | Journal of Economic Theory |
Volume | 191 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2021 |
Keywords
- Conflict
- Contiguity network
- Empire
- Resources
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Economics and Econometrics