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Definitely, to mix metaphors 'when the mighty quarrel the meek inherit'.

Switzerland has grown fat on being neutral in both WWs.

Are there examples of this?

Look at Europe after either world war. They took a long time to rebuild their ecconomy afterwards.

I’m not sure I’d describe any continental European country as having won World War Two, except perhaps Russia. France could be described as a winner in World War One, but their economy grew slowest before both wars, not after.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_history_of_France

That there were no winners is the point.

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