Evaluation of the Defense Economic Analysis Council (DEAC) and Its Role in Promoting Economic Analysis in the Department of Defense
Abstract
This study, which was requested by the Assistant Secretary of Defense, Comptroller, attempts to evaluate the role and functions of the Defense Economic Analysis Council (DEAC), as outlined in DoD Instruction 7041.3, to support economic analyses and improve the management of programs and activities in the Department of Defense (DoD). Consequently, there is an examination of the DEAC's history, organization, and activities to identify its accomplishments and shortcomings toward the economic analysis program. The study also examines the directives which guide the economic analysis endeavor, the educational aspects for it, and the status of the total economic analysis/program evaluation effort in the DoD. A major conclusion is that the DEAC no longer provides the benefits it once did and should be abolished. Also, because of a lack of coordination and conflicting directives at the OSD functional level, and an absence of appropriate emphasis at the Office of the Secretary of Defense level, economic analyses are less than could be expected of so important an effort. The report presents suggested recommendations intended to improve the conduct of economic analysis in the DoD.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA039837
Entities
People
- L. Hatzilambrou
- Robert W. Beckstead
- William G. Svetlich
Organizations
- Office of the Secretary of Defense