Quote by Steven Spielberg

When war comes, two things happen - profits go way, way up and all perishables go way, way down. There becomes a market for them.

When war comes, two things happen - profits go way, way up a

Summary

This quote suggests that during times of war, there are certain economic effects that take place. Firstly, the profits of various industries skyrocket, indicating that there are financial gains to be made during wartime. Secondly, the prices of perishable goods significantly drop because of the increased supply and decreased demand for such items. Essentially, it highlights the idea that war creates specific market dynamics where certain industries thrive while others suffer due to changing circumstances.

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War

By Steven Spielberg

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