Author: Michael Taillard<br />File Type: pdf<br />This book demonstrates how economic tools have been used throughout history to accomplish goals of military conflict, how they can be used more effectively than traditional means of warfare in the modern era, and how we can derive a better understanding of economic strategy applicable not just to the military but also to market competition. This new edition includes a thorough updating of chapters on advances in our understanding of economic warfare and more recent examples, such as ISISs reliance on obtaining control over oil production facilities, North Koreas nuclear program, and Chinas emphasis on scientific research and technological innovation. This edition also features an entirely new chapter on the commercialization of the conflict over the region of Kashmir. **From the Back Cover This book demonstrates how economic tools have been used throughout history to accomplish goals of military conflict, how they can be used more effectively than traditional means of warfare in the modern era, and how we can derive a better understanding of economic strategy applicable not just to the military but also to market competition. This new edition includes a thorough updating of chapters on advances in our understanding of economic warfare and more recent examples, such as ISISs reliance on obtaining control over oil production facilities, North Koreas nuclear program, and Chinas emphasis on scientific research and technological innovation. This edition also features an entirely new chapter on the commercialization of the conflict over the region of Kashmir. About the Author Michael Taillard is a professional economic consultant and researcher, specializing in strategic management and behavioral science. His other books includePsychology and Modern Warfare(2013),Corporate Finance for Dummies(2012),101 Things Everyone Needs to Know about the Global Economy(2013), and Aspirational Revolution (2017).