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

New research from the International Monetary Fund reveals that war inflicts greater economic damage than natural disasters or debt crises. A major conflict results in a cumulative GDP loss of 7 percent over five years. Increasing defense spending may further strain economies, forcing cuts to essential services like health and education to accommodate military expenditures.

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