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AID, Policy and Peace: Reducing the risks of civil conflict

Year: 2002

Type: article

Abstract: We analyze theoretically and empirically the effects of economic policy and the receipt of foreign aid on the risk of civil war. We find that aid and policy do not have direct effects upon conflict risk. However, both directly affect the growth rate and the extent of dependence upon primary commodity exports, and these in turn affect the risk of conflict. Simulating the effect of a package of policy reform and increased aid on the average aid recipient country, we find that after five years the risk of conflict is reduced by nearly 30%.

Source: Defence and Peace Economics

DOI: 10.1080/10242690214335

Authors: Paul Collier, Anke Hoeffler

Institutions: World Bank, University of Oxford, Peace Research Institute Oslo

Language: English

Topic: Political Conflict and Governance

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Decent work and economic growth, No poverty, Partnerships for the goals

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: Washington Center for Equitable Growth, Norges Forskningsråd