This series delves into contemporary developments within the Austrian School of Economics, exploring its connections to methodological and analytical debates at the forefront of social science and humanities research. It examines the enduring relevance of this school of thought for practical public policy issues globally. Readers can expect insightful analyses that bridge theoretical foundations with real-world applications.
This Element surveys the field of defense, peace, and war economics with particular emphasis on the contributions made by Austrian economists. I review treatments of defense, peace, and war by the classical economists and discuss the rise of a distinct and systematic defense, peace, and war economics field of study.