The Economics of Defense in the Nuclear Age [Hardcover] Mitch, Charles J. and Roland N. McKean

Description

1961 Second edition. Former library book has some markings and labels from the library. Hardcover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks, stains and small tears. No dust jacket. Spine has significant reading creases and wear, small tears on top and bottom. Pages have some marks and small tears on some pages but largely are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-worn copy of “The Economics of Defense in the Nuclear Age” offers a fascinating glimpse into the economic considerations and strategies of the early Cold War era. Published in 1961, at the height of the nuclear arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union, this book by Charles J. Hitch and Roland N. McKean provided a groundbreaking analysis of the economic factors influencing defense spending and military planning. As former economists for the RAND Corporation, a influential military think tank, the authors brought their expertise to bear on the complex interplay between economics, defense policy, and nuclear deterrence. Despite its academic roots, the book was widely read by policymakers and military strategists grappling with the immense costs and risks of the nuclear standoff. This second edition likely incorporated new data and analysis in the rapidly evolving Cold War landscape. Though well-worn from library circulation, the book’s intact binding and largely clean pages allow modern readers to explore this historically significant work firsthand.