The United States military economy and economic conversion: 1947-1990

This work addresses the issues of the Cold War military economy and economic conversion.; The first part researches the evolution of the military economy from the post World War II period to 1990. There is emphasis on the questions of the size of the military economy, the way military spending is carried out, and how the military dominance has effected the United States economy. Special emphasis has been given to cost maximizing and to the effect of the military economy on employment and on trade.; The second part addresses the need for the United States economy to convert from military to civilian production. Post-World War II conversion efforts, and the resistance of military culture to conversion are discussed. The effects of infrastructure repair and other civilian activities on employment is discussed. The requirements for conversion and discussion of actual conversion projects conclude this section.; The third part is a curriculum designed to be used as part of a high school senior economics course. It contains textual information, behavioral objectives, suggested student activities, and a schematic of topics, readings, and teaching transparencies as part of an extended Appendix.; The final part consists of an original simulation activity, CONVERT, in which students are assigned to a Conversion Committee of a corporation with the goal of establishing a plan for the company to convert from a military to civilian business activities.