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peace dividend

American

noun

money cut by a government from its defense budget as a result of the cessation of hostilities with other countries.

peace dividend British

noun

additional money available to a government from cuts in defence expenditure because of the end of a period of hostilities

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Etymology

Origin of peace dividend

First recorded in 1985–90

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peace dividend

"Although the deal has not been formally signed, there already appears to be a peace dividend for markets," said Kathleen Brooks, research director at trading group XTB.

From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026

Moreover, demographic shifts were generally benign; there had been a peace dividend, which reduced the need for defense spending; and China was producing huge quantities of consumer goods to satisfy demand.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 7, 2026

That’s not all: Mr. Witkoff seems to believe that the peace dividend on offer can benefit Ukraine too.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 1, 2025

In the years after the Cold War, many western countries reaped a peace dividend.

From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2024

Tire peace dividend changed the region once again, and now it is best known for the great gambling casinos of Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods and for the pharmaceutical researchers of Pfizer.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman

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