Abstract
Arms trade is the transfer of weapons systems, components, technologies, and services across national and territorial borders. Contemporary arms trade occurs in three product categories: major conventional weapons; small arms and light weapons; and weapons of mass destruction. This article briefly surveys the theoretical and empirical arms trade literature. Topics include arms trade data sources, commercial and security motives for weapons exports, competitive and imperfectly competitive models of arms trade, empirical studies of the economic and political effects of arms trade, and arms export controls.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
