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Andrew Leigh – The Shortest History of Economics

The Sydney Institute

CHAPTER

Economic Influences on Wars and Influential Figures

This chapter explores the impact of economics on wars, drawing from historical conflicts like the US Civil War and World War II. It discusses the disparity in resources between opposing sides, the role of tactics versus material resources, and mentions influential economists including Bastiat, Alfred Marshall, and more.

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