Military Spending, the Peace Dividend, and Fiscal Adjustment
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Summary:
The end of the Cold War has ushered in significant changes in worldwide military spending. This paper finds that the easing of (1) international tensions, (2) regional tensions, and (3) the existence of IMF-supported programs are related to lower military spending and a higher share of nonmilitary spending in total government outlays. These factors account for up to 66 percent, 26 percent, and 11 percent of the decline in military spending, respectively. Furthermore, fiscal adjustment has implied a larger cut in military spending of countries with IMF-supported programs.
Series:
Working Paper No. 1999/087
Subject:
Balance of payments Current account surpluses Defense spending Econometric analysis Estimation techniques Expenditure Total expenditures
English
Publication Date:
July 1, 1999
ISBN/ISSN:
9781451851007/1018-5941
Stock No:
WPIEA0871999
Pages:
32
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