Warner, John T.; Asch, Beth J. - In: Journal of Economic Perspectives 15 (2001) 2, pp. 169-192
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...
