Economic sanctions are widely viewed by academics and policymakers as a better alternative to military interventions to pressure governments to change objectionable policies. The idea is simple: instead of using weapons, squeeze the ruling elite economically until they change their behavior.
Economic sanctions need a rethink: Evidence shows they raise food prices and hurt the poor most
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