31 Jan 2024
8m

How to transform a war economy for peacetime

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The Indicator from Planet Money

This podcast episode highlights the importance of peacetime economic conversion and shares examples of successful conversion efforts. The key lesson is that shifting from military spending to civilian spending requires a comprehensive plan that includes cuts to military budgets, investments in job training, and the development of new technologies. California's successful conversion after the Cold War demonstrates that it is possible to transition workers from defense industries to new and sustainable industries, creating both economic growth and stability.

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