The Politics of Defense Contracting: The Iron Triangle

Author:   Gordon Adams
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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9781138537521


Pages:   465
Publication Date:   18 December 2020
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Gordon Adams
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   1.200kg
ISBN:  

9781138537521


ISBN 10:   1138537527
Pages:   465
Publication Date:   18 December 2020
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Preface, Acknowledgments, PART 1 - THE IRON TRIANGLE: CONGRESS, THE PENTAGON AND THE DEFENSE CONTRACTORS, PART 2 - THE WEAPONS BUSINESS - INSTITUTIONS, ROLES AND PEOPLE, PART 3 - THE INFLUENCE BUSINESS - POLITICS AND POWER, PART 4 - CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS, PART 5 - PROFILES, Appendix A, Appendix B, Bibliography

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-The Iron Triangle . .. points out the closed nature of many defense spending discussions where contractors with distinct self-interests are virtually the only non-governmental participants.... [It] takes the first step toward improving our defense spending policies. It provides the detailed information so necessary for informed judgments about how our defense dollars should be spent.- --Senator William Proxmire The Iron Triangle . .. points out the closed nature of many defense spending discussions where contractors with distinct self-interests are virtually the only non-governmental participants.... [It] takes the first step toward improving our defense spending policies. It provides the detailed information so necessary for informed judgments about how our defense dollars should be spent. --Senator William Proxmire The Iron Triangle . .. points out the closed nature of many defense spending discussions where contractors with distinct self-interests are virtually the only non-governmental participants.... [It] takes the first step toward improving our defense spending policies. It provides the detailed information so necessary for informed judgments about how our defense dollars should be spent. --Senator William Proxmire The Iron Triangle . .. points out the closed nature of many defense spending discussions where contractors with distinct self-interests are virtually the only non-governmental participants.... [It] takes the first step toward improving our defense spending policies. It provides the detailed information so necessary for informed judgments about how our defense dollars should be spent. --Senator William Proxmire


The Iron Triangle . .. points out the closed nature of many defense spending discussions where contractors with distinct self-interests are virtually the only non-governmental participants.... [It] takes the first step toward improving our defense spending policies. It provides the detailed information so necessary for informed judgments about how our defense dollars should be spent. --Senator William Proxmire The Iron Triangle . .. points out the closed nature of many defense spending discussions where contractors with distinct self-interests are virtually the only non-governmental participants.... [It] takes the first step toward improving our defense spending policies. It provides the detailed information so necessary for informed judgments about how our defense dollars should be spent. --Senator William Proxmire The Iron Triangle . .. points out the closed nature of many defense spending discussions where contractors with distinct self-interests are virtually the only non-governmental participants.... [It] takes the first step toward improving our defense spending policies. It provides the detailed information so necessary for informed judgments about how our defense dollars should be spent. --Senator William Proxmire -The Iron Triangle . .. points out the closed nature of many defense spending discussions where contractors with distinct self-interests are virtually the only non-governmental participants.... [It] takes the first step toward improving our defense spending policies. It provides the detailed information so necessary for informed judgments about how our defense dollars should be spent.- --Senator William Proxmire


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Gordon Adams is an analyst of political and military affairs for the Council on Economic Priorities. He has written widely on defense economics, including The B-1 Bomber: An Analysis of Its Strategic Utility, Cost, Constituency and Economic Impact and (with Sherri Rosenthal) The Invisible Hand: Questionable Corporate Payments Overseas.

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