ECON 344 - Economics of War and Peace

CR: 3
Prerequisite: ECON 101. This course will apply the tools of economics to explore various aspects of conflict, defense, and peace. We will explore the origin of conflict, the arms trade, terrorism, alternatives to conflict and war (e.g.sanctions), nation building, humanitarian intervention, and the impact of different political and economic systems on the likelihood of peace or conflict. Students will learn to conduct and execute analysis of policy issues (e.g. drones, anti-terrorism, torture, military intervention, and economic sanctions) using the tools of microeconomics and macroeconomics.