Braddon, D. and K. Hartley (2011), Handbook on the Economics of Conflict. Edward Elgar Publishing
Coyne, C and Mathers, R (2012), Handbook on the Political Economy of War. Edward Elgar Publishing
Feinstein, A (2011), The Shadow World: Inside the Global Arms Trade. Hamish Hamilton Publishing

Books and articles in the library
Videos and film footage, including, for example:-
TSR-2 (Procurement Programme),
Kosovo (The costs of the War)

This module analyses the business of defence, peace and security. The main focus of the module is an understanding of the complex military decision-making process, whether in situations of war or terrorism. The first section will detail the main principles of defence, namely defence as a public good, military expenditure as derived demand and as a war insurance premium, plus the defence industrial base as a supply-side platform. The role of international collaboration and procurement will be stressed (for example, the case study of Euro-fighter 2000, the global arms trade and the links between military expenditure and national economic growth).
The second section will assess the main principles of peace, namely the scope for resource conversion, such as military spin-offs of R & D, the costs and benefits of the peace dividend and the macroeconomic solutions to the problem of post-Cold War economies in the former Warsaw Pact. Supply-side and demand-side issues surrounding Arms races, arms control and disarmament are considered, in addition to the nature and role of NATO.
The final section will apply the main principles to security. Namely, the microeconomics of non-conventional warfare, including guerrilla warfare and terrorism. In particular, the role of inter-governmental policy will be assessed and the demand for conflict resolution and peacekeeping in areas of contested terrain.

Students will engage in structured learning prior to attending an intensive study week at the University's campus. The study week will, through discussion, debate and application, explore the learning students engaged in prior to attending the University. Following the study week and prior to completing assessment students will engage with guided learning which will consolidate all new knowledge and understanding.

3000 word assignment to cover all learning outcomes.