📊 New Report Release: Missouri’s Military Economics
How dependent is Missouri’s economy on the military-industrial complex? What’s the real cost of that dependence?
Peace Economy Project is proud to release a groundbreaking new report authored by Senior Peace Fellow Eric Lin, titled Missouri’s Military Economics: A 2023 Overview of the Economy, Market, and Key Stakeholders.
This comprehensive analysis reveals just how deeply entrenched the state of Missouri is in military-related industries, from federal contracts to base operations and private sector partnerships. With over $9 billion in Department of Defense contracts—81% of which go to Boeing alone—this report exposes the scale of Missouri’s economic reliance on military spending and the vulnerabilities that come with it.
Key highlights:
- Missouri’s military-related sector accounts for 9% of the state’s GDP
- Military contracts heavily concentrated in St. Louis
- Tens of thousands of jobs tied to weapons manufacturing, aerospace, and defense services
- Major military installations like Fort Leonard Wood and Whiteman Air Force Base have significant economic sway
- Missouri’s military economy is a high-output, high-pay sector—but what is it costing us in terms of missed opportunities for investment in healthcare, education, infrastructure, and clean energy?
🔍 Why it matters:
At Peace Economy Project, we believe security isn’t measured in bombs or stealth bombers—it’s found in resilient communities, strong public services, and sustainable futures. This report gives us the data we need to push for budget justice and demilitarization—reallocating resources away from weapons and toward human needs.
✊ Join us in imagining a different future—one where public dollars uplift, rather than destroy.
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