Economic Competition in the 21st Century
Abstract
The U.S. government is devising international policies under the principle that the United States faces growing political, economic, and military competition. This report discusses different forms of economic competition, including the concept of national competitiveness, competition for markets and investment, the use of economic tools in other realms of international competition, and competition over the nature of the global economic system. The results of this competition have direct and indirect relevance to the U.S. armed forces, most important by enabling the funding of the personnel, equipment, and technology the armed forces use, but also by influencing the global security environment. Research conducted for this report is part of a broader Project AIR FORCE project that examines the nature of international competition; evaluates its military, economic, geopolitical, and informational components; and assesses the perspectives of the major powers. The research reported here was commissioned and sponsored by the Director of Strategy, Concepts, and Assessments, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and Requirements, and conducted within the Strategy and Doctrine Program of RAND Project AIR FORCE as part of a fiscal year 2018project, America and Strategic Competition in the 21st Century, that assists the Air Force with executing its Strategic Master Plan.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1106116
Entities
People
- Howard J. Shatz
Organizations
- RAND Corporation