Book Review: Humanitarian Economics: War, Disaster and the Global Aid Market

Abstract

Humanitarian Economics marks the start of a long-term interdisciplinary research agenda on the complex aid-conflict-disaster nexus. This well-researched and thoroughly referenced book is aimed at professionals working in humanitarian and development agencies, NGOs, private sector and governments. The book is also highly timely given the inaugural World Humanitarian Summit (WHS) coming up in Istanbul on 23-24 May 2016. It is a must-read for anyone seeking a thorough understanding of, and a broader perspective on, the complexities behind the developmental and humanitarian challenges for countries in crisis situations — either undergoing conflicts or human and ‘natural’ (climatic-related) disasters.