Citation

Warner JT, Asch BJ. Def. Peace Econ. 2000; 11(1): 93-103.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/10430710008404941

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Raising and maintaining military forces have posed enormous challenges for the United States and its allies. Economists have made significant contributions to understanding of how to recruit and manage such forces. This paper highlights key past contributions and discusses challenges for future research. Rapid changes in the roles and missions of military personnel, technology, and the civilian labor market pose serious challenges for future military manpower policy and will challenge economists to develop new approaches to military recruiting and personnel management. Yet the body of past research can continue to provide insight and guidance in making decisions about defense manpower.