EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 3 MIN
War and Wallets_ The Hidden Costs of Conflict
from Conspiracy Theories Exploring The Unseen · host Michael Fortune
Let’s dive into a topic that isn’t often talked about but affects all of us—how war impacts your wallet. We often hear about the political and emotional toll of conflicts, but do we really consider the economic ramifications? Turns out, they are quite significant.First off, let’s discuss economic decline during conflicts. Research shows that countries experiencing war often see their national output decline by an average of 3% at the onset. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg—in five years, those losses can reach about 7%. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
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Let’s dive into a topic that isn’t often talked about but affects all of us—how war impacts your wallet. We often hear about the political and emotional toll of conflicts, but do we really consider the economic ramifications? Turns out, they are quite significant.First off, let’s discuss economic decline during conflicts. Research shows that countries experiencing war often see their national output decline by an average of 3% at the onset. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg—in five years, those losses can reach about 7%. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
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