The economics of neutral countries during World War 2

Nov 13, 2019

A World War 2 veteran participates in the Veterans Day Parade in New York City, U.S., November 11, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid - RC299D9G084W

To ensure their survival, neutral states used economic concessions to the belligerents during World War 2. Image: REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Eric Golson

Senior Teaching Fellow, School of Economics, University of Surrey

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