Abstract
This paper explains that no aspect of the U.S. economy has remained unchanged during any given war. The author points out that the current Iraq war has positioned itself to possibly be the longest in U.S. history and hence the most expensive. The paper relates that, with more than 1 million U.S. troops in Iraq, the cost of long-term medical care and disability benefits will continue for years after the war. The paper underscores that post-war occupation and reconstruction, an inevitable factor in this conflict adds an even higher cost to the war. The author concludes that, in addition to direct costs, the Iraq war is destabilizing the economy by causing increasing oil prices, uncertainty in the credit market, inflation created by a greater demand of economic goods and services, and an increasing need to pay for the war with borrowed dollars.

From the Paper
"With the increased costs of war comes a hefty interest payment on the national deficit. Joint Economic Committee (JEC) Chairman Sen. Charles E. Schumer, JEC Vice-Chair Rep. Carolyn Maloney , released a new report exposing the hidden costs of the war in Iraq. The Joint Economic Committee report entitled, "War at Any Price? The Total Economic Costs of the War" details the high hidden economic costs of the war in Iraq beyond the direct budgetary appropriations, including interest costs of borrowing these funds, lost investment, long term veteran's health care, and oil market disruptions."

Tags:world war ii, vietnam war, subprime oil uncertainty

Abstract
The paper discusses how the American economy shifted after World War II, going first from a wartime economy to a civilian economy, tempered somewhat by the needs of the developing Cold War. The paper relates that modern radical and liberal economists have identified important problems with post-World War II capitalism, though they differ in their interpretation of the causes and in the solutions they offer. The paper then describes how after World War II, the governments of the West were forced to expand their economic role dramatically, and the war effort itself showed how much government could do to stimulate the economy.

From the Paper
"The American economy shifted after World War II, going first from a wartime economy to a civilian economy, tempered somewhat by the needs of the developing Cold War. Modern radical and liberal economists have identified important problems with post-World War II capitalism, though they differ in their interpretation of the causes and in the solutions they offer. After World War II, the governments of the West were forced to expand their economic role dramatically, and the war effort itself showed how much government could do to stimulate the economy. However, once the war was ended, the possibility of a return to Depression conditions was seen, and most governments took strong measures to assure prosperity."

Tags:cold, war, history

Abstract
This paper explains that it is difficult to determine whether the Iraq War has been beneficial or detrimental to the U.S. economy in particular and the global economy overall. The author points out that the bias of the periodicals covering this topic tends to reduce the ability to effectively explore these issues, for the debate tends to be charged in favor of the bias held by the periodical. This paper demonstrates this bias in exploring the economic outcome of the Iraq War as presented in conservative and liberal publications.

From the Paper
"The characterization of whether the Iraq War is a moral or an immoral war tends to correspond to whether the publication reporting on it reflects party-line values. The Iraq War has been roundly criticized for its role in the dissolution of security within Iraq, and the increasing lack of security within the Middle East and within countries with corresponding Muslim and Arabic beliefs. In attempting to rebuild Iraq following the official close of the war, and also in attempting to promote security within Iraq and within the surrounding countries, the ability to profit from reconstruction in Iraq has characterized much of the debate over the moral status of the Iraq War. It is difficult to determine whether the War has been beneficial or detrimental to the U.S. economy in particular, as well as the global economy overall."

Tags:iraq, war, economy

Abstract
This paper examines how the American economy facing a number of economic uncertainties, marked by the home loan failures, a falling stock market, higher prices for the consumer. This is all considered in light of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, which had a negative effect on what had been a good economy. The paper notes that since then, the economy has slowly diminished in stature. It considers the huge cost of the war in Iraq and recent large-scale corporate scandals and failures, high costs associated with the damage and recovery after Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf of Mexico region, and similar factors.

From the Paper
"The American economy is currently in recession and face a number of economic uncertainties, marked by the home loan failures, a falling stock market, higher prices for the consumer (notably for oil and gasoline), and a rapidly expanding federal debt. The 9-11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon had a negative effect on what had been a good economy, and though the country largely recovered from that blow, the economy since has slowly diminished in stature. One of the key reasons for this downturn has been the huge cost of the war in Iraq, though the last several years have also been marked by large-scale corporate scandals and failures, high costs associated with the damage and recovery after..."

Tags:economy, 9, 11, iraq

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This paper attempts to estimate what the real total economic cost of the Vietnam War was to the United States. The paper concludes that a reasonable estimate of the economic impact of the Vietnam War on the American economy is that an entire year's worth of productive activity was used to fight the war.

From the Paper
"The Vietnam War was the defining experience for a generation of Americans. Indeed, it is arguably one of the defining experiences of America as a whole in the Twentieth Century. Its impact on the men who fought there, the men (and women) who did not, the American military in general, American society and popular culture during and following the war has been well documented. However, it was not just a life changing experience for soldiers and protestors, or a force for social change, or even an inspiration for thousands of books and dozens of movies. War is not least an economic event. In addition to being a military defeat, a political blunder and a human tragedy, the Vietnam War was also an economic disaster."

Tags:vietnam, war, economics, economy, impact

Abstract
This paper examines the socio-economic state of the United States prior to the Civil War. It questions whether these factors contributed to the outbreak of the war. It looks at the living standards of people comparing the city dwellers to the country and farm dwellers. It also examines the bout of technology and modernization which existed mostly in the North. The differences between the North and South are stressed and questioned for their significance in being a catalyst for the war.

From the Paper
"Geographic sectionalism leading to conflicting attitudes and issues in a growing and diverse new country was the underlying and basic cause of the US Civil War. Up until the time of the Missouri debates, there was a common understanding and agreement of adherence to the principles initially joining 13 diverse colonies into the country that would be the United States. The Civil War was the culmination of four decades of intense conflict and deep-seated economic, social and political differences between the North and the South."

Tags:North, South, Civil War, american economy, slave, society modernization

Abstract
The paper discusses the disagreement between the king, the House of Lords and the House of Commons, and the failing economy. The paper shows how both issues led to the English Civil War and both were inherently dependent upon one another. The paper also explains how the fear of the public at large for the safety of their lives and estates helped to drive the war.

Outline:
Statement of Thesis
Introduction
Examination of the Causes of the English Civil War
The English Crown - Functional Failure
English Humiliation
'Distrust' and Economic Paralysis
Summary and Conclusion

From the Paper
"While it is understood that the English Civil War resulted from the conflicts over the control of England, Scotland and Ireland, the events that led up to an ultimately resulted in the official start of this civil war are much debated. Historians have difficulty in understanding the actual causes of the beginning of the English Civil War. This is highlighted in the work of Ann Hughes entitled: "The Causes of the Civil War" which states that historians "face dilemmas inevitable in any historical analysis, but here particularly pressing. The desire for clarity and intelligibility comes into conflict with the need to offer a subtle nuanced account..." (1998)"

Tags:king, monarchy, crown, Parliament, House, of, Lords, House, of, Commons, economy

Abstract
This paper describes the economic shift that ensued in the US after the Civil War as a result of the industrial revolution. The paper examines the expansion of the role of big business in this new economy and describes legislation that was passed by the government, which ultimately stimulated economic growth in the years to follow. The paper also discusses the growth of business as well as the Great Depression and the legislation that followed.

From the Paper
"After the Civil War and during the Reconstruction era, the Federal government passed several acts that encouraged Americans to move westward across the country (U.S. History, 158). The Homestead Act gave land directly toAmerican citizens, while the Morril Land-Grant gave land to the states that was eventually given to settlers. The railroad acts of 1862 and 1864 encouraged expansion as well. Life on the western plains was difficult, but encouraged by the United States Department of Agriculture established in 1863 that helped farmers with their difficulties. Farmers were able to capitalize on the new mechanical machines like plows and thrashers. During this time, the U. S. became the primary producer of food for the world, a position that they still hold in the world today."

Tags:great depression, new deal, veterans, big business, reconstruction, civil war

Abstract
The following discussion evaluates the issues related to the current state of the US economy in detail. The writer emphasizes the importance of such topics as consumer spending, the war in Iraq, gas prices and job rates. The writer points out that these issues are critical to the development of an economy that will thrive and that will respond to new opportunities for advancement whenever possible.

From the Paper
"Today's American economy provides residents of the United States with many opportunities to achieve wealth and success beyond their greatest expectations. However, it is necessary to consider that such achievements are only satisfied when there is a strong economic outlook in the present, as well as the ability to achieve a steady rate of economic growth in the future. This rate of growth is only achieved when organizations possess considerable opportunities to advance their businesses to a new level, and this requires an understanding of the economic fluctuations that exist throughout the United States. Therefore, the state of the US economy is largely dependent upon the world economy, including the trading volume of stocks and bonds, competition in US markets, and the levels of outsourcing that currently exist within these markets."

Tags:us, economy, stability

Abstract
In this article, the writer introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of the Civil War in American history. Specifically, the paper contains an analysis of James M. McPherson's "Ordeal by Fire: The Civil War and Reconstruction" and "Why the North Won the Civil War" by David Herbert Donald. The writer discusses why the North won the Civil War. The writer maintains that the North won the Civil War for a variety of reasons, and not all of them have to do with manpower and might. The writer concludes that the North won even though the South enjoyed several advantages, because the North, in the end, had superior forces and most of all, superior materials and more industry to create more weapons than the South had, and so, they simply outlasted the Southerners and their reserves.

From the Paper
"The geography of the South was on their side, too. Mountain ranges in the east helped repel invasion, and the major valleys that supported invasion faced away from Richmond, the capital of the South and the target for invasion and destruction. Instead, the major attack route, the Shenandoah Valley, ran toward Washington DC, the logical Southern target for destruction. Thus, the South owned several key advantages that could have led to victory, but of course, did not.
"In conclusion, the North won the Civil War for a variety of reasons, including manpower, industry, and leadership. The South had several advantages. Some they capitalized on and some did not work out for them, as history clearly indicates."

Tags:industry, economy, deficiency, fighting