War can really cause no economic boom, at least not directly, since an increase in wealth never does result from destruction of goods.
Ludwig von MisesThe productivity of social cooperation surpasses in every respect the sum total of the production of isolated individuals.
Ludwig von MisesGovernment spending cannot create additional jobs. If the government provides the funds required by taxing the citizens or by borrowing from the public, it abolishes on the one hand as many jobs as it creates on the other.
Ludwig von Mises