TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1996//
TI  - What determines military allocations in Africa: Theoretical and empirical investigations
JO  - Defence and peace economics
A1  - Mohammed, Nadir A.L.
SP  - 203
EP  - 231
VL  - 7
IS  - 3
N2  - 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 /> 
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SN  - 1024-2694
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10430719608404853
ID  - ref1
ER  -