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A Model of the Enlistment Decision under Draft Uncertainty

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I. The basic choice situation, 622. — II. Specification of the probabilistic elements of the problem, 624. — III. Optimal enlistment strategies, 626. — IV. The effect of variations in transition rates on the optimal strategy, 629. — V. Uncertainty cost, 632. — VI. Temporary deferments, 634. — VII. Deferment as the subject of strategy, 635. — VIII. Possible empirical application, 636. — IX. Summary and concluding remarks, 637.

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  • David F. Bradford, 1968. "A Model of the Enlistment Decision under Draft Uncertainty," The Quarterly Journal of Economics, President and Fellows of Harvard College, vol. 82(4), pages 621-638.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:qjecon:v:82:y:1968:i:4:p:621-638.
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    1. Andrew W. Horowitz & Jungmin Lee & Julie R. Trivitt, 2009. "Household-Level Education Borrowing Constraints: Evidence Using the College Attendance of the Sisters of Vietnam Draft Avoiders," Journal of Human Capital, University of Chicago Press, vol. 3(3), pages 197-223.
    2. David R. Henderson, 2005. "The Role of Economists in Ending the Draft," Econ Journal Watch, Econ Journal Watch, vol. 2(2), pages 362-376, August.

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