Hard target
Stephan Haggard
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Hard target
Published
2019
Publisher
Stanford University Press
Pages
344
ISBN-13
9781503611597
Description
Because authoritarian regimes like North Korea can impose the costs of sanctions on their citizens, these regimes constitute "hard targets." Yet authoritarian regimes may also be immune-and even hostile-to economic inducements if such inducements imply reform and opening. This book captures the effects of sanctions and inducements on North Korea and provides a detailed reconstruction of the role of economic incentives in the bargaining around the country's nuclear program. Stephan Haggard and Marcus Noland draw on an array of evidence to show the reluctance of the North Korean leadership to weaken its grip on foreign economic activity. They argue that inducements have limited effect on the regime, and instead urge policymakers to think in terms of gradual strategies. Hard Target connects economic statecraft to the marketization process to understand North Korea and addresses a larger debate over the merits and demerits of "engagement" with adversaries.
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How many pages are in Hard target?
This edition of Hard target has approximately 344 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Hard target?
For most readers, Hard target typically takes between 7h 10m and 4h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 86,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 44m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 86,000 words
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What is the word count of Hard target?
The estimated word count for Hard target is approximately 86,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Hard target?
Hard target was written by Stephan Haggard.
When was Hard target published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2019. The original work may have been published on a different date.