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bawolffyesterday at 7:33 PM1 replyview on HN

I think when people are asking about the cost of a war, they are asking about excess costs. How much extra money would be saved if the war didn't happen.


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SauntSolaireyesterday at 8:15 PM

Yes, it's quite humorous to try and factor in opportunity costs for aircraft carriers, "but we could be bombing someone else!"

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