The returns to warfare changed significantly with the Industrial Revolution. Greater economic growth is now possible in times of peace rather than war. The Pa

The returns to warfare changed significantly with the Industrial Revolution. Greater economic growth is now possible in times of peace rather than war. The Paradox game Victoria 2 does a good job simulating this dynamic. Highest score is possible by sitting out ww2. https://acoup.blog/2021/08/20/collections-teaching-paradox-victoria-ii-part-ii-the-ruin-of-war/ https://acoup.blog/2021/08/20/collections-teaching-paradox-v... Is a nice write up.