On 'Keeping Them Down' or, Why do Recovery Models Recover so Fast?,

Abstract

A discussion of the aims of a U.S. retaliatory blow against the USSR that also points out a few issues involved in measuring the effects of such strikes. A simple illustrative model details how assumptions made in most recovery analyses give rise to a speedy Soviet recovery from an all-out war. A few implications for our own nuclear planning are noted.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA109953

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  • Kevin N. Lewis
  • Michael Kennedy

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  • RAND Corporation

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