The relationship between the military, government, and society is complex at best. While each body can function independently in a nation, the three can often achieve great heights when working collaboratively together. Co-hosts Avery and Jared review the statistics and scientific literature examining the phenomenon known as the Military-Industrial Complex. Is it a good thing for society to build off of the nation's military forces or is it eventually too great of a burden for society to carry in the long run?
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References
8:03 - President Dwight D. Eisenhower's Farewell Address (1961)
18:15 - U.S. Defense Spending Compared to Other Countries
29:39 - Emerging Military Technologies: Background and Issues for Congress
40:59 - The Impact of Military Spending on Economic Growth: Evidence from the US Economy