The Myth that Won't Die: "War is Good for the Economy"

The Myth that Won't Die: "War is Good for the Economy"

Author: Mises Institute April 4, 2026 Duration: 10:03
One of the legacies of Keynesian thought is the belief that war is “good for the economy.” While war may help enable employment, nonetheless, its overall legacy is destructive, and even the jobs war “creates” are economically undesirable.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/myth-wont-die-war-good-economy

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