Humanitarian economics /

Linking theory with policy and practice, this text introduces humanitarian economics as an emerging field of study that encompasses the economic and political economy dimensions of war, disaster, terrorism and humanitarianism. The work illustrates how economic analysis can improve our understanding...

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Main Author:	Carbonnier, Gilles (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[New York] : Oxford University Press, 2016.
Subjects:	Humanitarian assistance > Economic aspects. Humanitarian assistance > International cooperation. Disaster relief > International cooperation. Non-governmental organizations. Aide humanitaire > Aspect économique. Aide humanitaire > Coopération internationale. Secours aux victimes de catastrophes > Coopération internationale. Organisations non gouvernementales. Disaster relief > International cooperation Non-governmental organizations Electronic books.
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Summary:	Linking theory with policy and practice, this text introduces humanitarian economics as an emerging field of study that encompasses the economic and political economy dimensions of war, disaster, terrorism and humanitarianism. The work illustrates how economic analysis can improve our understanding of humanitarian crises, and how it can inform humanitarian actors, be it for example in negotiating with armed groups or in capturing the ambiguous role of aid in conflict.
Item Description:	Previously issued in print: 2016.
Physical Description:	1 online resource : illustrations (black and white)
Audience:	Specialized.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780190638467 019063846X 9780190491543 019049154X