Research Handbook on Economic Sanctions

Peter van Bergeijk brings together 40 leading experts to analyze state-of-the-art data on (smart) sanctions and provide evidence-based policy advice on their efficient application. The use of case studies from Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Russia illustrates developments and demonstrates new methods. This Research Handbook is a valuable resource for academic researchers, policy makers, and students in international political economy and international relations.

Format: Hardback
Length: 496 pages
Publication date: 14 December 2021
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd

Peter van Bergeijk has assembled a remarkable team of 40 esteemed experts from across the globe to delve into a comprehensive analysis of state-of-the-art data encompassing the remarkable surge in (smart) sanctions observed over the past decade. The original chapters present in-depth examinations of the factors that determine the success and failure of sanctions, complemented by groundbreaking research on the profound impact of these measures.

This timely Research Handbook serves as a comprehensive resource, offering both a thorough exploration of methodology and evidence-based policy recommendations for the effective implementation of boycotts, embargoes, and targeted sanctions, including trade, travel, and financial sanctions. Through the use of case studies from Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Russia, this handbook illustrates key developments and showcases innovative methods such as stochastic frontier analysis, comparative quantitative analysis, and meta-analysis.

Packed with essential information, this Research Handbook is a valuable asset for academic researchers in international political economy and international relations, as well as policy makers within national and global institutions. It is also an indispensable reading for students pursuing studies in these fields.

Weight: 982g
Dimension: 246 x 174 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839102714