The Liberal Illusion: Does Trade Promote Peace?

Acknowledgments

acknowledgments This book project began nearly a decade ago as research undertaken in my ‹rst year of graduate school and continued through my doctoral dissertation . Since that time, the book has changed considerably thanks to the input of countless individuals who have commented on various aspects of my research. Unfortunately, it is dif‹cult to recount all those who have assisted me in some manner, but I wish to acknowledge those who were particularly forthcoming with assistance and encouragement during the course of this project. First, I would like to thank Stuart Bremer, who as supervisor to my doctoral dissertation aided me in more ways than I could ever recount here. I was fortunate to have had him as a mentor. I cannot thank him enough for all that he has done for me over the years to contribute to my intellectual growth. I am also thankful to him for providing me with the Correlates of War data sets used in this study, for assisting me with assembling the trade data base, and most importantly, for teaching me many of the skills that were necessary to conduct this research. Similarly, the other members of my doctoral dissertation committee were instrumental in the formative stages of this research project. They include Michael McDonald, Glenn Palmer, and Solomon Polachek. Each of them spent countless hours discussing my research and instructing, inspiring, and challenging me. I was fortunate to have had the assistance of many friends and colleagues who provided feedback on my work. I am particularly grateful to Andrew Enterline and James Lee Ray, who read the numerous drafts of my manuscript over the years and who provided invaluable comments on my research. Their encouragement was critical during many dif‹cult phases of this project. I am also thankful to my friends and colleagues at the University of North Texas, particularly Marilyn Morris and Adrian Lewis, and those at Vanderbilt University, particularly Marie Henehan, Alan Peters, Richard Tucker, and John Vasquez. Many other scholars and friends have provided assistance, comments on my work, and encouragement during this research project. They include Frank and Linda Cohen, Christian Davenport, Nils Petter Gleditsch, Jack Levy, Zeev Maoz, John Oneal, Brian Pollins, Bruce Russett, Gerald Schneider, J. David Singer, Sue and Doug Young, Talal Zouaoui, the participants of the International Studies Association Workshop on Interdependence and Con›ict, and the participants of the Yale Workshop on Interdependence , Democracy, and Con›ict. I am also thankful to Oliver Selywyn and Karen Peterson who were valuable research assistants to me during different stages of this project. Construction of the trade and exchange rate databases used in this research was a long and often frustrating endeavor. Several people provided me with guidance and encouragement. I am particularly grateful to J. D. Singer for providing me access to the bibliographic sources from another trade project undertaken by the Correlates of War Project. Philip Schafer also assisted me in locating trade data and exchange rate sources. Peter Brecke and Brian Pollins provided important suggestions for establishing decision rules for coding the trade data. Without the love, support, and understanding of my family, I would not have been able to achieve this goal. My mother, Antoinette Goldstein , deserves credit for my achievements, for her love and support provided me with the strength and determination to follow my dreams. My brothers, Anthony and Ernie, have provided encouragement and, most importantly, humor, throughout my endeavor. My father and my extended family have also been a source of support to me during some very dif‹cult times. In addition, Shaka Zulu Barbieri has been a constant source of joy in my life. Finally, I owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to John Geer. He has stood beside me during much of this project. I have bene‹ted from his insightful comments on drafts of my work, his stimulating discussions, and his love and support during many trying times. I cannot thank him enough for all that he has done for me. xiv acknowledgments ...