Heidi Peltier

Heidi Peltier is a prominent economist known for her research on military spending and its economic implications. She has contributed to discussions on the long-term costs of military engagements, particularly highlighting the financial burdens associated with veterans' care and disability payments that extend beyond the battlefield. Peltier's insights were featured in a recent Bloomberg report discussing the staggering costs of the Iraq War, emphasizing that the true expense of such conflicts may far exceed initial estimates, reaching up to 8 trillion dollars.