Peacekeeping operations and shadow economy growth in host countries
Abstract
While a great deal of scholarship has been devoted to peacekeeping operations (PKOs), relatively few works have examined their economic effects. Toward better understanding this area of inquiry, we examine the impact of PKOs on the growth of the shadow economies of host countries. We posit that the conflict cessation brought about by peacekeeping missions, as well as their stimulative economic effects, will reduce the growth of the shadow sector. However, these impacts may not be sustainable after the conclusion of the mission. Testing these linkages across 145 countries for over 40 years, we find significant support for these dynamics.
Publication Title
Conflict Management and Peace Science
Recommended Citation
Blanton, R., & Peksen, D. (2025). Peacekeeping operations and shadow economy growth in host countries. Conflict Management and Peace Science, 42 (2), 148-167. https://doi.org/10.1177/07388942241235478
