1. The economics of World War II: an overview / Mark Harrison -- 2. The United Kingdom: 'Victory at all costs' / Stephen Broadberry and Peter Howlett -- 3. The United States: from ploughshares to swords / Hugh Rockoff -- 4. Germany: guns, butter, and economic miracles / Werner Abelshauser -- 5. Italy: how to lose the war and win the peace / Vera Zamagni -- 6. Japan: guns before rice / Akira Hara -- 7. The Soviet Union: the defeated victor / Mark Harrison