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Blog: Econbrowser
Real defense spending is higher than at the Reagan buildup, but is (much) lower as a ratio of real GDP. Figure 1: Defense spending in billions Ch.2012$ SAAR, on log scale (blue, left scale), and as a log ratio to GDP (tan, right scale). NBER defined peak-to-trough recession dates shaded gray. Source: BEA 2023Q2 advance […]
Blog: Legal Theory Blog
Charles D. Weisselberg (University of California, Berkeley - School of Law) has posted Look Forward, Not Back: A Perspective on Defense Lawyering in the United States (Forthcoming in Poor Defence Lawyering: A Comparative View (Panzavolta, M. & Sanders, A. eds.,...
Blog: The RAND Blog
The Baltic states remain vulnerable to a potential Russian military attack due to their geography. They are watching closely as NATO begins pivoting its posture of deterrence by punishment to deterrence by denial.
Blog: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace - Judy Dempsey's Strategic Europe
Europeans still lack a common vision for how to ensure the continent's security. Regardless of who becomes the next U.S. president, a stronger European pillar in NATO is essential.
Blog: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace - Carnegie Publications
Europeans still lack a common vision for how to ensure the continent's security. Regardless of who becomes the next U.S. president, a stronger European pillar in NATO is essential.
Blog: AIER | American Institute for Economic Research
"Interchange fees, long derided as a cost center for vendors that accept credit cards, may serve as a check on hyper-politicized consumer businesses." ~ Dave Birnbaum
Blog: AIER | American Institute for Economic Research
"We understand that if markets are to serve consumers as well as possible, entrepreneurs and investors must enjoy wide freedom to experiment with different organizational and contractual arrangements." ~ Donald J. Boudreaux
Blog: The RAND Blog
The strength of air and missile defense in Ukraine has abetted the stalemate in the ground war. Its weakness has led to immense human suffering and infrastructure damage. As the war continues, air defense could become even more salient.
Blog: Econbrowser
Reader JohnH asks "is there a net US GDP forecast that includes the depreciation of defense capital?". For what I think is being asked (commonly known as NDP, or net domestic product), the answer is de facto yes. That's because the two move in tandem for the US in peacetime. Figure 1: GDP (bold black), […]
Blog: Reason.com
Justice Jackson demonstrates why the usual recusal rules will not work for the Supreme Court.
Blog: American Enterprise Institute – AEI
If regular appropriations are not enacted by January 1, 2024, defense will take a huge financial hit, which is counter to the intent of the majority of Congress and opposite of what the country needs.
The post Observations on House Defense Funding Priorities appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
Blog: The RAND Blog
It's U.S. defense policy to make sure women play a meaningful role in matters of war, peace, and security. This includes embedding women's perspectives in decisionmaking. Real-world examples show the benefits of applying a gender lens to military planning and operations.
Blog: Reason.com
Some thoughts occasioned by economist Bryan Caplan's new book "You Will Not Stampede Me: Essays on Non-Conformism."
Blog: Reason.com
Bans on standard magazines benefit criminals and endanger victims
Blog: American Enterprise Institute – AEI
There are three initial things to note about the defense budget: it is not enough to carry out the defense strategy, which itself is also now out of date; it trades modernization for readiness; and it leverages innovation investments with proposed process improvements.
The post 2025 Defense Budget Request—Substance v. Spin appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.