The Economic Mechanisms Behind the Concept of War as a Racket
Words: 666 1069War has long been portrayed as a necessary evil, a means of resolving disputes and protecting national interests. However, a more cynical view suggests that war is also a lucrative business—a racket where profit, rather than principles, often dictates policy. This essay explores the economic mechanisms behind the concept of "war as a racket," a term popularized by U.S. Marine Corps Major General Smedley Butler in his 1935 book. The primary economic mechanism that underscores the concept of war as […]