

The Economic History of War and Conflict with Jari Eloranta
May 26, 2017
Professor Jari Eloranta discusses the economic history of war and conflict, from pre-modern societies to the 20th century. Topics include military funding strategies, transitions in compensating soldiers, the evolution of warfare and state financing, the impact of wars on institutions, and the relationship between military spending and economic growth.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Military Compensation Strategies in Historical Conflicts
02:34 • 2min
Evolution of Warfare and State Financing
04:05 • 10min
Understanding Conflict and War: 19th Century to World War II
14:30 • 27min
Political Influence on Defense Contracting and Stimulus Spending
41:30 • 2min
Military Spending and Economic Growth
43:39 • 7min