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Conversion and the Integration of Economic and Security Dimensions
Edward J. Laurance and Herbert Wulf
with the assistance of Joseph DiChiaro III
Contents
Summary
Zusammenfassung, Summary in German
Introduction: The Imperative of Conversion
Broadening the Focus of Conversion
Reallocation of Financial Resources
Reorientation of Military Research & Development
Conversion of Industry
Reintegration of Military Personnel And Civilian Personnel
Employed by the Armed Forces in Non-Military Jobs
Reallocation of Military Bases and Installations
Alternative Use or Scrapping of Surplus Weapons
Conversion in the Context of International Security
Lack of Focus on the Dynamics of the International Security System
Obstacles to Conversion at the National Level
The Particular Importance of Alternative Approaches to International Security
The Economics of Conversion: Short-term Pain, Long-term Gain
Economic Constraints: Costs and Benefits
Disarmament Adjustment Cost
A Balance Sheet of Costs and Benefits: The Case of Germany
Economic Conditions for Success
Implementing Conversion: The International Institution Setting
Convergence of Knowledge-based Communities
The Role of the United Nations
References
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