Event Title
A Survey of the Economics of the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
Presentation Type
Poster/Portfolio
Presenter Major(s)
International Relations
Mentor Information
Polly Diven, divenp@gvsu.edu
Department
Political Science
Location
Henry Hall Atrium 74
Start Date
13-4-2011 2:00 PM
End Date
13-4-2011 3:00 PM
Keywords
War and Peace, World Perspective
Abstract
Since the first declaration of war in regard to Afghanistan in 2001, and Iraq in 2003, there has been an unending debate as to the extent of the economic costs and/or benefits of these wars to the United States. The U.S. economy is currently at the forefront of the minds of most Americans, with a recession in swing and the national unemployment level hovering around 9%. This paper will address the research of some of the leading analysts and scholars and their compelling work in the area of these wars and their effects economically, and present a coherent picture of as many of the major costs and benefits of these wars as possible. Some potential costs/benefits are difficult to measure, such as increases or decreases in security. These wars have great implications for the U.S. economy and U.S. taxpayers. I will explore the question of whether they are stimulating or stunting the U.S. economy.
A Survey of the Economics of the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
Henry Hall Atrium 74
Since the first declaration of war in regard to Afghanistan in 2001, and Iraq in 2003, there has been an unending debate as to the extent of the economic costs and/or benefits of these wars to the United States. The U.S. economy is currently at the forefront of the minds of most Americans, with a recession in swing and the national unemployment level hovering around 9%. This paper will address the research of some of the leading analysts and scholars and their compelling work in the area of these wars and their effects economically, and present a coherent picture of as many of the major costs and benefits of these wars as possible. Some potential costs/benefits are difficult to measure, such as increases or decreases in security. These wars have great implications for the U.S. economy and U.S. taxpayers. I will explore the question of whether they are stimulating or stunting the U.S. economy.