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Arms Negotiations, The Soviet Economy, And Democratically Induced Delusions

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It is widely assumed that weak economic performance in the Soviet Union provides motivation for Soviet leaders to pursue arms negotiations in good faith. This paper argues that the reality is quite the opposite. For both political and economic considerations, the weak economy of the Soviet Union generates incentives for the Soviets to use arms control negotiations to achieve military advantages rather than to limit arms.

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  • Dwight R. Lee, 1986. "Arms Negotiations, The Soviet Economy, And Democratically Induced Delusions," Contemporary Economic Policy, Western Economic Association International, vol. 4(4), pages 22-37, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:coecpo:v:4:y:1986:i:4:p:22-37
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1465-7287.1986.tb00854.x
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    1. Benjamin Zycher, 1986. "Soviet Incentives In Arms Control," Contemporary Economic Policy, Western Economic Association International, vol. 4(4), pages 52-59, October.

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