Accession Number:

ADA002001

Title:

The Allocation of Military Resources: Implications for Capital-Labor Substitution,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA

Personal Author(s):

• Cooper, Richard V. L.
• Roll, Charles Robert, Jr

Report Date:

1974-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

33.0

Abstract:

The paper presents a conceptual framework for analyzing the efficient allocation of defense resources. Such a framework is necessary for the development of guidelines for more efficient management of military capital and manpower. Second, to put increase in military compensation and procurement costs into the proper perspective, the historical trends in the cost of labor and the cost of capital are examined. These trends can then be used to focus on the possible opportunities for savings.

Descriptors:

• *PLANNING
• *NATIONAL DEFENSE
• MILITARY PERSONNEL
• MANAGEMENT
• MANPOWER UTILIZATION
• COSTS
• ALLOCATIONS
• RESOURCES
• LABOR
• FEDERAL BUDGETS

Subject Categories:

• Military Forces and Organizations
• Defense Systems
• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE