The Role of the Armed Forces in the Mexican Economy in the 1980's.
Abstract
It is common belief that expenditures for defense harm the economic growth of countries. Mexico presents a special case in this respect, because its expenditures on defense expressed as a percentage of its GNP, represent an average of 0.71% in the last thirty years. This thesis provides an awareness of the key role that the Armed Forces have played in Mexico's economic growth. Defense expenditures have not harmed economic growth. Rather, in fullfillment of their duties the Armed Forces produce a spin-off effect in the economy by supplying skilled manpower, education and training, and generating an aggregate demand. The Armed Forces can contribute to the achievement of National objectives without neglecting their military duties through programs of technology, employment, education and training, shipbuilding, food production and nursing, and social programs. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA107509
Entities
People
- Vicente E. P. Mendoza
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School