Citation

Mohammed NAL. Def. Peace Econ. 1996; 7(3): 203-231.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/10430719608404853

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This paper investigates theoretically and empirically the determinants of military spending in Africa. It specifies a formal model and uses time-series and cross-sectional estimations to ascertain the reasons behind variations in military allocations across and within 40 African countries during 1960-1991. The differences in military expenditures appear to reflect a complex of economic, political, and strategic factors at both national and international levels. Strategic considerations are, however, found to be the most important factors in most African countries.