Often military governments claim their take-over was necessary to save the national economy.How successful have they been in improving the economy?

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Although there have been cases where military governments have successfully improved the economy, such as in Chile, Indonesia, and South Korea, overall they have been largely unsuccessful. Examples of unsuccessful military government-led economic policies can be seen in countries such as Burma and Argentina. Additionally, in the Third World, civilian governments have generally been more successful in improving the economy than military governments.

Often Military Governments Claim Their Take-Over Was Necessary to Save