@article{ref1,
title="What determines military allocations in Africa: Theoretical and empirical investigations",
journal="Defence and peace economics",
year="1996",
author="Mohammed, Nadir A.L.",
volume="7",
number="3",
pages="203-231",
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.<p />",
language="",
issn="1024-2694",
doi="10.1080/10430719608404853",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10430719608404853"
}