The Economic Determinants of Military Enlistment Rates.
Abstract
Continued success of the all-volunteer force depends upon the ability of the military services to meet consistently their enlistment goals. This paper measures the effects of the business cycle on enlistments of nonprior service high school graduates. The authors use a multiple regression, macroeconomic time-series model to measure Army enlistments by mental category. They conclude that unemployment and pay are important variables in the enlistment decision. They forecast future enlistment rates under alternative economic scenarios, and conclude that it is important to maintain educational benefits and pay comparability, if the all-volunteer force is to enjoy continued success as the economy improves. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA146235
Entities
People
- C. Gilroy
- Christopher Dale
Organizations
- U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences