Arms industry data: Knowns and unknowns

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  • Keith Hartley University of York

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15355/epsj.13.2.30

Keywords:

Arms industry, data, SIPRI

Abstract

This article surveys the past, present, and possible future nature and features of the global defense, arms, and security industry and associated data collection issues. It concludes with remarks on the economics of data, the public goods nature of data, and the incentive–reward system in the data market.

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Hartley, K. 2017. The Economics of Arms. Newcastle, UK: Agenda. https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctv5cg7q6

Hartley, K. 2019. “The Profitability of Non-Competitive Defence Contracts: The UK Experience.” Defence and Peace Economics (forthcoming).

Ministry of Defence. 2009. UK Defence Statistics. Defence Analytical Services and Advice. http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140116142443/http:/www.dasa.mod.uk/publications/UK-defence-statistics-compendium/2009/2009.pdf

Ministry of Defence. 2017. National Shipbuilding Strategy. London: Ministry of Defence. (September).

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Published

2018-09-25

How to Cite

Hartley, K. (2018). Arms industry data: Knowns and unknowns. The Economics of Peace and Security Journal, 13(2). https://doi.org/10.15355/epsj.13.2.30

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