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“During the last war when there was a market for everything that could be produced, the production capacity of Canada and the United States, which were outside the battle area, increased one hundred percent.” quote by John Boyd Orr
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“During the last war when there was a market for everything that could be produced, the production capacity of Canada and the United States, which were outside the battle area, increased one hundred percent.”

John Boyd Orr

About This Quote

Source Speech: Economic Commentary, post‑World War II era

Industrial output in safe zones can double when demand spikes elsewhere, showing how geography and conflict affect production.

In simple terms: Safe‑zone production can double under high demand.

Key Takeaway

Leverage safe‑zone capacity in crises.

Themes

economics war production geography

Mood

analytical neutral

Type

explanatory historical

When to use this quote

  • wartime planning
  • government policy
  • business strategy

Key Concepts

industrial capacity supply chain war economy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can safe‑zone production be sustained post‑conflict?
  • What risks arise from rapid capacity expansion?
A Different Perspective

Assumes demand remains high; may ignore resource limits.

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