You would think in the war-gaming, this was seen as a benefit, not a problem. The belief would be that there are many bargains to be had, if you can perturb things in your own interests, at a time of your own choosing.

In the same sense, your least-worst outcome here might be believing you have more resilience, and will come out the otherside of the worldwide flu attack (from American markets sneezing) stronger than the other guy.

Not to drive all the way there, I bet during the post WW1 hyperinflation days somebody said "we can pay down our war debt faster now"