Battle Quote by John Boyd Orr
“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.”
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.
Leverage safe‑zone capacity in crises.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- wartime planning
- government policy
- business strategy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can safe‑zone production be sustained post‑conflict?
- What risks arise from rapid capacity expansion?
Assumes demand remains high; may ignore resource limits.