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Cost Overruns in Major Weapon Systems : Current Dimensions of a Longstanding Problem.

Reviews the context and causes of defense cost overruns, Reagan Administration control initiatives since 1981, congressional efforts to strengthen its oversight role, and the possible need for organizational reforms to enhance management incentive and accountability.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1983.
Series:	U.S. Congressional Research.
Subjects:	Executive-legislative relations. Armed Forces > Appropriations and expenditures. Public administration. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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