ABSTRACT
Kenneth Boulding was a pioneer in what is now the established field of peace economics. He made important contributions to the study of conflict resolution, non-violence, disarmament and peace. These contributions were made at a time when economists were not research active in these fields. He showed how these important topics could be addressed by economists and, unlike many of today’s economists, he knew how to write in a style which was readable and intelligible to both economists and to wider audiences. His aim was to apply economic thinking to producing a better world.
