From Anthony Judge
Given the continuing coverage of migrant crises (9 April, p 29), and more occasional coverage of the economic importance of the arms industry, further thought could be given to representing the linkage between the two. A measure of refugees per kiloton (RPK) might record the number of refugees from a country per kiloton of explosive to which it is exposed.
This statistical innovation could also provide a connection between the role of countries engaging in bombardment and the numbers of incoming refugees. It may even focus debate on an equivalent to the “polluter pays” principle: “bomber pays” reframes financial responsibility for the integration of refugees.
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