Economic Sanctions: Examining Their Philosophy and Efficacy

In this, the first of three related, empirically based studies, Askari, Forrer, Teegen, and Yang examine the broad philosophy behind economic sanctions: why they are used and what they are meant to achieve. In addition they examine whether or not sanctions can be successful and offer an analysis of the implications of sanctions.

HOSSEIN G. ASKARI is Aryamehr Professor of International Business, The George Washington University. He is the author or coauthor of 14 earlier books and monographs.JOHN FORRER is Director of the Institute for Global Management and Research, The George Washington University. He has consulted extensivley on international energy and environmental issues.HILDY TEEGEN is Associate Professor of International Business at The George Washington University. She has written extensively on international negotiations and business partnerships and Latin American economic affairs.JIAWEN YANG is Assistant Professor of International Business, The George Washington University. He is the author of numerous articles and book chapters on exchange rate pass-through, international capital flows, and the financial crises in Latin America and Asia.