Chapter 4 Military Spending Questions

Here are some potential questions to think about when connecting the SDG’s to military personnel and spending.

1. Does higher military personnel spending limit investment in development (SDGs 8 & 16)?
2. How does military spending affect economic growth across countries?”
3. Do countries with higher military spending create more jobs or less sustainable growth?
4. Does higher military spending (% of GDP) correlate with higher or lower economic growth?
5. Do countries with large military personnel forces experience different economic outcomes than smaller ones?
6. Is military spending associated with higher or lower GDP per capita over time?