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The Changing Economic Role Of Defense, Murray L. Weidenbaum
The Changing Economic Role Of Defense, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
How much of the federal budget should be spent on national defense is discussed in this paper.
The Defense Industrial Base For The 1990s, Murray L. Weidenbaum
The Defense Industrial Base For The 1990s, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
Although the bottom is not about to fall out of the military market, a tough period of belt tightening has begun. The severity of these adjustments will vary based on the size and relationship of businesses to the defense industry. Ultimately, the military procurement process must be reformed. First, by streamlining the rules. Second, by upgrading the caliber of the people involved in the process. And finally, by changing the incentive structure facing the people who produce the equipment.
Small Wars, Big Defense: Living In A World Of Lower Tensions, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Small Wars, Big Defense: Living In A World Of Lower Tensions, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
Murray Weidenbaum discusses ways to reduce military spending in the 1990s.
The Weak Case For Conversion Legislation, Murray L. Weidenbaum
The Weak Case For Conversion Legislation, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
This paper analyzes the feasibility of a so-called "defense conversion" that would transfer defense technology to civilian uses, concluding that such a transfer would be a difficult and undesirable public policy.
Defense Spending And The American Economy: How Much Change Is In The Offing?, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Defense Spending And The American Economy: How Much Change Is In The Offing?, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
With the end of the Cold War looming, this essay argues that military spending has been decreasing for years and that any future reductions to the defense budget are likely to only have a modest impact on the economy.
Economics And The National Security, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Economics And The National Security, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
Murray Weidenbaum discusses the relationship between defense spending and the national economy.
The Way Out Of The Budget Quandary: The Need For Spending Cuts, Murray L. Weidenbaum
The Way Out Of The Budget Quandary: The Need For Spending Cuts, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
The author recommends that systematic examination of proposed budget cuts needs to be done by Congress in order to make the necessary choices to achieve budget savings.
The Way Out Of The Budget Quandary, Murray L. Weidenbaum
The Way Out Of The Budget Quandary, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
A systematic examination of proposed budget cuts is long overdue. Recommendations are made to reduce government spending by examining each department. A bipartisan approach is necessary to accomplish this.
Dealing With Deficits And The Rise In Federal Spending, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Dealing With Deficits And The Rise In Federal Spending, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
This piece examines how much should the federal budget be cut and where the major cuts should be.