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War and the Economy

Are wars good for the economy? What is the relationship between wartime spending and economic growth? Those are a few of the questions we investigate.
Might War Be Good for the Economy
An alternative view - that in some cases war can be good for the economy.
Are Wars Good for the Economy?
Article which asks the question "Are Wars Good for the Economy?" and discusses the broken window fallacy.
Are Wars Good for the Economy?
In this article we bust the myth that wars are good for the economy.

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