A MODEL OF THE PLANNING, PROGRAMMING, AND BUDGETING PROBLEM.

Abstract

A model of the planning, programming, and budgeting problem is formulated. The variables of the model are resources, elements, characteristics, benefits (measures of effectiveness), and costs. The nature of the PPB problem requires that the model incorporate multiple measures of benefit and cost. To characterize efficient choices in the PPB context decision rules which are necessary and sufficient for efficiency are derived. Discounting of benefits over time is discussed. Sensitivity analysis of the model is performed. Decentralization possibilities in the model are explored. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0712455

Entities

People

  • Robert Stephen Brent

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Programming
  • Efficiency
  • Measures Of Effectiveness
  • Sensitivity

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Economics