The US Stockpiles: An Economic Lode.
Abstract
At issue is whether the US should establish (or use existing military stockpiles as) an economic stockpile. Future US vulnerability to cartelization efforts of developing countries, raw materials suppliers, and growing US dependence on certain non-fuel minerals are examined. Summary analysis of US stockpiles and attendant problems are briefly discussed. Recommendations include organization of a single agency for national materials policy, an operating agency for the US stockpiles, establishment of an economic stockpile objective (but not as a stockpile separate from the Defense Production Act stockpiles), and evolving policies in respect of raw materials. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 16, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA021850
Entities
People
- Andrew N. Farley
Organizations
- United States Army War College