Direct and Indirect Costs of the Great World War offers a focused look at how far-reaching the war’s costs reached, including money spent by neutrals and relief efforts abroad. This nonfiction work compiles figures and explanations that help readers understand the financial footprint of World War I. It presents government spending, debt changes, and taxation alongside the relief work funded by charities and private groups, illustrating how nations financed the war and its aftermath.
- Explore how neutral countries like Holland, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark contributed to the total cost, through debt, taxes, and currency changes.
- See concrete figures for major relief efforts and the blending of private and public spending across several nations.
- Learn how different countries funded the war, including loans, taxation, and war bonds, with tables showing debt growth and note circulation.
- Understand the broader economic context, including price changes, inflation, and the shift in government finances during and after the conflict.
Ideal for readers of economic history, policy analysis, and World War I studies who want a data-driven view of war costs and financial mechanics.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book meticulously documents the staggering financial burden incurred by Great Britain during the First World War. The author traces the evolution of the country's fiscal policies as it grappled with the unprecedented costs of the conflict. From the initial reluctance to impose new taxes to the gradual recognition of their necessity, the book charts the government's efforts to balance the demands of war financing with the need for economic stability. It examines the various loan programs, the introduction of new taxes, and the impact of inflation on the country's finances. The book also explores the broader implications of war finance, including its effects on social and economic equality and the role of public debt in shaping post-war economic policies. Through a comprehensive analysis of primary sources, the author provides a detailed and nuanced understanding of the financial challenges and sacrifices faced by Great Britain during this tumultuous period. This book offers valuable insights into the complexities of war finance and its lasting impact on economies and societies. It is a seminal work for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in the financial and economic history of the First World War. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330691007_0
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