NSEC 6647 - The Economics of National Security

This far-reaching course explores the fundamental economic national security questions facing our society. How much of our national wealth is allocated currently to help ensure our national security? How and by whom is our national security budget determined? What is a life worth? How can a more cost-effective national security budget be achieved? These and other economic questions will be explored in this far-reaching examination of national security economics. 3 credits.