THE SUPPLY OF AIR FORCE VOLUNTEERS,

Abstract

The document analyzes the effects of reduced draft calls and a changing economy on the quantity and quality of airmen volunteers following the SEA war. A model of airmen supply is developed in the context of occupational choice. The supply curve resulting from the model is empirically estimated using quarterly data, which consider changes in expected military and civilian earnings, unemployment, and the diverse effects of draft pressure. The elasticity of supply of volunteers with respect to pay and to draft pressure is determined. The number of volunteers for alternative scenarios is demonstrated, as well as the cost of obtaining various levels of airmen accessions for different scenarios. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0713703

Entities

People

  • A. A. Cook Jr.

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Elastic Properties
  • Manpower Utilization
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Military Forces (United States)
  • Unemployment
  • Volunteers

Readers

  • Naval Personnel Management
  • Structural Dynamics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design