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Arms Proliferation Policy
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This report discusses trends in the international arms markets, how transfers of weapons and technology are controlled, the economics of arms exports, and the relationship between arms exports and a country's economy.
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Pages: 158
ISBN/EAN: 0-8330-2403-5
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Contents
Chapter One:
Introduction
Chapter Two:
Overview and Trends
Chapter Three:
A Regime for Controlling the Transfer of Conventional Weapons
Chapter Four:
Regimes for Controlling Technology Transfers
Chapter Five:
Implementation of International Instruments and Policy Proposals
Chapter Six:
The Economic Impact of Conventional Arms Exports
Chapter Seven:
U.S. Government Arms Export-Control Process
Appendix:
Appendix
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