Contrast military munitions with societal opportunity costs.
Inspired by the 'Opportunity Cost' economic principle. Every dollar spent on munitions is a dollar not spent on hospitals, schools, or social infrastructure.
Select a piece of military hardware to see its procurement cost. We'll automatically convert that price tag into societal equivalents like teacher salaries, surgeons, or school buildings.
Every dollar spent on munitions is a dollar that cannot be used for healthcare, housing, or education.
Military spending is often locked into multi-decade contracts that persist regardless of peace.
Wars are rarely funded by current taxes; they are funded by borrowing against future generations.
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