Quote Originally Posted by Cloud No.9
profit does not mean efficieny. in the wars we needed the coal, trains, and industry dedicated to winning the war not making profit. building the best as fast and cheaply as possible. it was the best way to win the war.
Funding the war was profitable, and you're reavealing that you really don't understand the idea of "profit motive".

Profit does mean efficacy - if companies needed the most materials, then everyone profits. And that is the best way to win a war.