The Political Economy of Rare Earth Elements Rising Powers and Technological Change
Description
The contributors argue that rare earths are essential to the information technology revolution on which humans have come to depend for communication, commerce, and, increasingly, engage in conflict. They demonstrate that rare earths are a strategic commodity over which political actors will and do struggle for control.
Keywords
Political ScienceInternational RelationsTrade & TariffsPublic PolicyEconomic PolicySocial ScienceDeveloping & Emerging CountriesBusiness & EconomicsDevelopmentEconomic Development
2015Book
Author(s)Ryan David Kiggins
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan UK
ISBN9781137364234
LanguageEnglish
