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War a bigger economic wrecking ball than fires, floods or financial crisis

The IMF said a major war can cut GDP by 7% over five years and push governments toward higher debt, deficits and inflation.

Summary by Sydney Morning Herald
There may be a ceasefire in Iran, but war – and the run-up in military spending – leaves a long-term cost to the sick and young, new research shows.

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I hate war. I hate the destruction of property and disruption of the economy. I hate the killing. I am familiar with “just war” theory, but it doesn’t make any of it better. National leaders, whether we like them or…

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War a bigger economic wrecking ball than fires, floods or financial crisis

There may be a ceasefire in Iran, but war – and the run-up in military spending – leaves a long-term cost to the sick and young, new research shows.

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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
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