Researcher at IHEDN and research associate at CERDI
Her work focuses on development economics, with a particular interest in the economics of failed states and conflict-affected areas. She also works on various subjects related to the international trade in conventional arms.
She is currently involved in a multidisciplinary ANR project (PolisInWar) on the budgeting of French external military operation, and on a meta-analysis of the sub-national economic causes of conflict in developing countries.
Camille Laville is also the treasurer of AEGES, which is an association that aims to promote the development and recognition of scientific studies on war, armed conflict, defense issues, etc. Her research interests include development economics, political economy, conflict economics and defense economics.