Productivity and the Defense Industries

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Abstract:

Detailed analysis of economic productivity, to include its definition components, measurement criteria, and causative factors for productivity decline in the United States. Excellent awareness of the economic conditions of the US during the 1970s and the effect of productivity on the US economy as well as the effect of other economic factors on productivity. Final portion of essay focuses on the impact of productivity decline in the defense industry, why it has occurred, and portrays a rather dismal future for the US defense industry through the 1980s.

Author(s):
Petrolino, Jr, Joseph A.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLLEGE CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Student essay
Pagination:
0029

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USAWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5.3_Planning
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, *ECONOMIC ANALYSIS, *INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION, *INDUSTRIES, *PRODUCTIVITY, DECISION MAKING, GROWTH(GENERAL), INVESTMENTS, LABOR, LOGISTICS PLANNING, LOGISTICS SUPPORT, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, MILITARY APPLICATIONS, PERSONNEL, PLANNING, POLICIES, RESEARCH MANAGEMENT, SKILLS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Economics and Cost Analysis, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Report Date:
1982 Apr 16