The Record and Prospects of the All-Volunteer Military in the United States
回顾美国从二战后的征兵制转向志愿兵役制的经济考量，分析志愿兵役制的历史记录，并论证尽管近期征兵困难，志愿兵役制仍比1973年时更具说服力。
From the onset of World War II until July 1973, the draft was a fact of life for male youth in the United States. Since then, America's armed forces have been staffed by volunteers. Recent recruiting difficulties have precipitated calls from some quarters for a return to conscription. This paper reviews the economic issues involved in the choice over conscription versus volunteerism and it reviews the volunteer force record in the U. S. Despite recent recruiting difficulties, the case for the volunteer force is more compelling today than it was in 1973.