Abstract
This article presents a critique of the influential econometric studies by Paul Collier and Anke Hoeffler on the causes of civil war. It argues that their research is filled with empirical. methodological and theoretical problems that lead to unreliable results and unjustified conclusions. The article presents an overview of Collier & Hoeffler' s method and findings and then discusses concerns about their inappropriate proxies. unsubstantiated explanations of results. and theoretical and analytical flaws that preclude an adequate understanding of the causes of civil war. The greatest problem is that Collier & Hoeffler seek to establish the causes of civil war without studying civil wars and attempt to ascertain the motives of rebels without studying rebels and rebellions.
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