Abstract

This technical working paper presents a model suggesting that the development of a satellite military system, when once in place, would not be more efficient in terms of required military expenditures of the U.S. than a land-based military operation (system). Hence, if not basically modified to incorporate suggestions for change, the model indicates that the large requirements for development expenditures on a satellite military system would be a clear waste of funds for a technologically superior nation such as U.S. is currently. These funds could be more usefully spent to develop a more effective means to police the global system.

Recommended Citation

Saperstein, Al (2002) "Simple Models Suggest Answers to Complex Questions Do We Need Satellite Surveillance for Land Warfare? A Lancastrian View.," Peace Economics, Peace Science and Public Policy: Vol. 8 : Iss. 1, Article 3.
DOI: 10.2202/1554-8597.1052
Available at: http://www.bepress.com/peps/vol8/iss1/3