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Economics Detective Radio
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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- Pre-modern states used trade revenue, debt, and conquest to finance military, shaping early conflict dynamics.
- French Revolution marked shift to total war, influencing warfare strategies towards mobilization and alliances in Europe.
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Funding Military in Pre-Modern Societies
Pre-modern states financed military through tariffs, loans, or conquest, often relying on indirect revenue from trade. They utilized citizens for public debt and conquest to fund conflicts, leading to high stakes and consequences.
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