Economic theorizing of conflict: Historical contributions,future possibilities

This article is organized around two major topics addressed by nineteenth and early twentieth century economists: (1) international economic relations and war and (2) economic activity in the shadow of conflict. My thesis is that an early and neglected reservoir of economic thought on peace and war exists and valuable perspectives on research in defense and peace economics can be gained by tapping into it.     

加入WTO对我国高等教育的影响及对策

加入世界贸易组织既对我国高等教育提出了严峻的挑战,又提供了发展的良好机遇.我国加入世界贸易组织后,国外教育产业将进一步介入国内教育市场,在教育体制、教育思想、教育方式等方面,对我国高等教育将产生全面而深刻的影响.我们必须大力发展高等教育,积极支持中外合作办学,鼓励教育投资多元化,努力开辟国际教育市场,尽快完善教育法规,主动迎接WTO对我国高等教育的挑战.