Economic Cost of War - Legal Environment

What was the estimated cumulative GDP loss in Syria from 2011 to 2021 due to the civil war?
(in USD)

• Less than 100 billion

• Between 100 and 200 billion

• Between 200 and 300 billion

• More than 300 billion

According to a study by Brown University, what could the total economic cost to the United States from the Iraq War reach, considering long-term factors like healthcare for veterans?

(in USD)

• ~1 trillion

• ~2 trillion

• ~3 trillion

• ~4 trillion

What percentage of Yemen's pre-war GDP is equivalent to the economic cost of its civil war by the end of 2022?

(in USD)

• 87%

• 187%

• 287%

• 387%

From an economic perspective, wars solely result in global losses

• True

• False

How many armed conflicts were registered in 2022?

• 30+

• 40+

• 50+

• 60+

What’s the country that has the highest % Military spending per share of GDP?

• Lebanon 🇱🇧

• Ukraine 🇺🇦

• Russia 🇷🇺

• United States 🇺🇸

What are direct costs of war?

• Military expenditure such as machinery, weapons, manpower

• Cost for displacement of people and refugee outflows

• Rising healthcare costs

• Impact on global supply chains

How do trade embargoes and sanctions affect conflict-affected countries?

• Promote peace and stability

• Increase trade flows

• Limit trade and isolate countries from global markets

• Boost economic growth

Which of the following is NOT a spillover effect of armed conflicts on neighboring countries?

• Refugee flows and displacement

• Increased insecurity and terrorism

• Economic growth and stability

• Humanitarian and development aid