All Wars have economics as the reason for War

Discussion in 'Economics' started by bearice, Apr 24, 2011.

All Wars have economics as the reason for War?

  1. Yes

    14 vote(s)
    60.9%
  2. No

    9 vote(s)
    39.1%
  1. Tesla arrival to US was the key event for the US and responsible for the genuine rise of US. Things have now changed and there is no way back. Next stage is wars... Lasts until it lasts.
     
    #21     Apr 25, 2011
  2. #22     Apr 25, 2011
  3. When I was a kid, we played "cowboys and indians". "Cowboys and Native Americans" just doesn't have a ring to it.
     
    #23     Apr 25, 2011
  4. #24     Apr 25, 2011
  5. +1
     
    #26     Apr 25, 2011
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    #27     Apr 25, 2011
  7. Let's break it down.

    Who decides to go to war? The leader.
    What is in the leader's best interests? Himself, his friends and family, his country. In that order.

    War:
    -It costs money
    -It angers his subjects
    -It fuels the economy via increased military production.

    If you win: You get the resources.
    If you lose: You've just invested a lot of money and there is no return.

    A leader will only enter a war if he thinks he'll come out profitable.
     
    #28     Apr 25, 2011
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    #29     Apr 26, 2011