Socio-Economic Programs and the DoD Budget
Abstract
The government role in shaping a healthy economy has undergone significant changes. From a hands off policy in the last century, the government's role in business is increasing and is becoming more involved. One aspect of involvement concerns socio-economic programs, the intent of which are designed to carry out a multitude of social objectives. The pursuit of these objectives, through the DoD procurement process causes increases in time, manpower and money. In light of decreasing buying power, lack of sufficient funds and inflation, the appropriateness of the DoD procurement process as a vehicle for advancing these objectives is questionable. Also considering criticism by the public, press, and congress on the size of the DoD budget, it is mandatory that the impact of these socio-economic programs be quantified, so that accurate and appropriate budget levels may be planned for and justified.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA038770
Entities
People
- Anthony J. Asterita
Organizations
- Defense Systems Management College