History has proven that a war economy is highly productive and would pull the U.S. out of its economic decline. We can look to World War II as a glaring example of the economic success that emerges from a war economy. "The 1930s brought the Great Depression, the the largest economic downturn in the history of the United States."4 At the time president Franklin Delano Roosevelt introduced the New Deal and several public works projects in order to solve the problem. These measures slowly got the ball rolling, but the credit belongs to the war. Following World War II, the U.S. went from being one of the most economically deficient nations to the leading world superpower. "U.S. involvement in the Second World War was quickly followed by a massive mobilization effort."5 With millions of men and women serving overseas in the nation's armed forces, most of those who remained at home dedicated themselves to supporting the war effort in whatever means was available to them. Women, who had worked as homemakers or had held jobs outside military related industries, took jobs in aircraft manufacturing plants, munitions plants and military uniform production factories. With the creation of 17 million new jobs during the war, workers were afforded the opportunity to pay off old debts, as well as to begin saving some of their earnings. "As the need for steel and other resources increased, American citizens participated in rationing programs, as well as recycling and scrap metal drives."6 Americans also supported the war effort by purchasing Liberty bonds. Sold by the U.S. government, the bonds raised money for the war and helped the bond purchasers feel they were doing their part for the war effort. The U.S. entry into the war helped to get the nation's economy back on its feet following the depression. 

    
     Going to war would also give initiative for the U.S. to solve many of its domestic issues. Where we are currently lacking in technological advancement, the war would prompt our scientists to quickly and efficiently introduce new technologies that could give us the advantage in battle. The need for alternative and renewable fuel sources would become necessary "...and these resources would be produced much more quickly, given the proper incentive."7 Many great, innovative industries have emerged from war times, such as the tissue. Prior to World War I, the idea of a disposable hygienics cloth seemed unfathomable. During the war, "...soldiers would use bits of cloth to dress their wounds and clean themselves."8 This idea carried to the consumer's market of the world and now the tissue industry is one of the largest in the world. One of the largest problems modern day American faces is overpopulation. According to James Canton, CEO of the Institute for Global Futures, “In the decade between 2050 and 2060…over nine billion people are expected to inhabit the earth at that point.”9  Canton also predicts that the U.S. population will soar beyond that of a billion people as the national head count spirals out of control. War would reduce the country's population and lessen the severity of issues that go along with it such as overcrowding and excess pollution. In addition, nationalism plays a key role in people's habits during wartime. If the American people can get behind a cause with which they sympathize, then the overwhelming support towards the war effort will greatly boost the economy. Buying, spending, and charity are all geared towards helping the troops. 

     There is not question that the United States would be in a more financially stable position following a war. War provides the perfect incentive for efficient production and technological advancement. Given the proper incentive, the American people could completely sympathize with the plight of a an oppressed foreign nation, which would rouse many from unemployment. Factory production of goods during wartime significantly increases and available hands are always welcome due to the increased output of goods. Once again the economy will begin to swell as American pride and innovation take flight during a critical time. Claude Mandil, executive director of the International Energy Agency, has an optimistic view of the forseeable future, with "More people will have things that almost everyone values - pleasant and comfortable homes, decent sanitation and water, high quality education and healthcare, and a wide range of modern appliances."10 And this vision is not far off. A war would give the United States a fresh outlook on domestic, given the previous economic recession, and perhaps push the nation towards the sentiment of self improvement.