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How buying weapons can harm a country's economy
Original: How buying weapons can harm a country’s economy
A new analysis in The Conversation argues that arms purchases can damage a country's economy, weighing the fiscal costs of military spending against any security benefits. The piece examines how large defence budgets divert resources from productive investment and public services. It has drawn attention as governments worldwide increase defence budgets amid ongoing conflicts and rising geopolitical tensions.
Why now: Rising global defence spending and ongoing conflicts have renewed debate about the economic costs of military purchases.
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- How buying weapons can harm a country’s economy · The Conversation
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