Accession Number:

ADA151941

Title:

Security and Economics: The Military Expenditures of the ASEAN Countries,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA

Personal Author(s):

• Pauker,G. J.

Report Date:

1983-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

26.0

Abstract:

This discussion of security and economics in ASEAN countries centers on the military expenditures of Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. The role of the military in modernization, the impact of defense requirements on economic development plans, and whether defense related activities are beneficial or detrimental to the national economy are also discussed.

Descriptors:

• *ECONOMICS
• *MILITARY BUDGETS
• MILITARY REQUIREMENTS
• NATIONAL SECURITY
• MILITARY ASSISTANCE
• MILITARY FORCES(FOREIGN)
• SECURITY
• MILITARY APPLICATIONS
• NATIONAL DEFENSE
• PHILIPPINES
• THAILAND
• FOREIGN AID
• MALAYSIA
• SINGAPORE

Subject Categories:

• Economics and Cost Analysis
• Government and Political Science

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE