During the wars, Germany managed to create a circular economy that kept wealth contained within the country by selling war bonds that promised returns but limited withdrawals to avoid inflation. Citizens saw their net worth rise even though they couldn't spend it. To prevent inflation, Germany kept economic activities internal and relied on conquests for resources. This historical example raises concerns about similar economic strategies used in modern geopolitical situations.

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