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The cost of war

Today we'll be looking at the cost of war - and by cost we mean just that. How much the coalition is spending on its operation in Libya. Can countries with huge deficits really afford a war?

Today we'll be looking at the cost of war - and by cost we mean just that - how much the coalition is spending on its operation in Libya.

How can countries with huge deficits afford a war when each missile sets them back up to half a million dollars?

Justin Rowlatt interviews Frances Tusa, a journalist with the London based publication Defence Analysis.

We'll also be asking whether mobile phones are replacing banks and how too much promotion can undermine your brand.

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18 minutes

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Thu 24 Mar 2011 08:32GMT

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  • Thu 24 Mar 2011 08:32GMT

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