Exhibitionist's Corner

[Claire]

Wars do usually have a positive effect on the economy and the markets, but only as long as one is a) sure to win and b) doesn't become the target of devastating counter-attacks at home. Otherwise, a long drawn out War just ends up compressing PE's further. No more Peace Dividend.

From: http://ragingbull.lycos.com/mboard/boards.cgi?board=FFIV&read=17287