Would a Cold War 2.0 with China Equal an Economic Boom for America? The US economy did pretty well during the Cold War. Per capita GDP rose by 150% Kris Osborn · August 5, 2019 Please leave this field emptyStay Updated with Warrior Maven Subscribe for daily military news and updates delivered straight to your inbox. We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more info. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.