Carl Friedrich von Weizsäcker peace lecture
Winter semester 2014/15
Introduction
The strength of an economy is currently one of the most important pieces of evidence in determining the success of a country, and its societal structures. For this reason, economic growth is often a prime political objective. While much of the economy flourishes during peacetime and suffers during war, there is a certain sector that profits from war: for example, the arms industry, or the increasing number of private security contractors. Economies and wars are therefore directly related to, and influenced by one another.
Just like economies, wars are subject to constant change. Today, one can observe a large number of interstate and civil wars. The causes of these wars are diverse, complicated, and often linked with economic interests.
This poses many questions regarding the relationships between economy, war, and peace. What role does a wealth of resources play? How should we view the arms industry? How will private security contractors influence future wars?
The Carl Friedrich von Weizsäcker peace lecture "Economy Between War and Peace", (every Wednesday from 16-18) attempts to illuminate the different aspects that play into war and economy from different perspectives, as well as identify viable means and strategies that can contribute to peace and stability. To that end, the ZNF has invited well known speakers from science, economics, administration, and politics to give lectures on the topic of "Economy Between War and Peace" from their perspectives.
The information flyer for the lectures can be found here.