Bridging the Economic Development Gap: Establishing a Practical Military Expeditionary Economics Continuum
Abstract
There is little argument that economic development is essential in creating post-emergency stability. The current methods practiced by the USG, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) , and USM, involving massive infusions of funds distributed to host nation (HN) governments or smaller infusions of highly restricted funds through programs such as the Commander's Emergency Response Program (CERP), have failed in numerous ways from engendering graft to causing economic distortions. In the journal Foreign Affairs economist and entrepreneur Dr. Carl Schramm suggests codifying a military practice of "expeditionary economics". EE envisions the stimulation and support of entrepreneurial activity by military forces in order to spur rapid economic growth during and after conflicts and disasters. In EE, economic development is seen as an integral part of planning and execution with an end result of increased PE stability. This paper proposes a continuum model of EE implemented by the most common forward point of contact with local nationals (LNs), the junior officer, that can begin to work immediately, with a very small initial personnel, training, and monetary outlay.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 05, 2013
- Accession Number
- ADA601610
Entities
People
- Roberto Scribner
Organizations
- Marine Corps University