Cemented the "mixed economy" and the military-industrial complex. 💡 Key Arguments
by Robert Higgs is a seminal work in economic history that explains how national emergencies—like wars and depressions—permanently expand the size and scope of government. 📘 Book Overview Crisis y Leviatan - Robert Higgs.epub
During an emergency (e.g., World War I, the Great Depression, World War II), the government rapidly seizes new powers and increases spending. World War I
Higgs analyzes specific "critical episodes" that fueled this growth: the Great Depression
Established the first major infrastructure for federal economic control.