The Political Economy of NATO

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The Political Economy of NATO is written by Todd Sandler and published by Cambridge University Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0521638801 (ISBN 10) and 9780521638807 (ISBN 13).

Using simple economic methods while accounting for political and institutional factors, this book puts forward a political economy viewpoint of NATO's current status and its future prospects. A host of NATO policy concerns are addressed including the optimal membership for the alliance, its role in peacekeeping missions worldwide, the appropriate methods for deterring terrorism, and proper procurement practices for the next generation of weapons. Additional topics concern defense burden sharing, arms trade, NATO's institutional structure, and NATO's role vis-a-vis other international organizations. Although the analysis is rigorous, the book is intended for a wide audience drawn from political science and economics.