
The Future of Military Conscription?
Cato Daily Podcast
Debating the Inclusion of Women in the Military Draft and the Role of Economists in Transitioning to a Volunteer Military
This chapter explores the debate in the US Congress concerning the expansion of the military draft to include women, reviewing its history, economic influences, and the shift to a volunteer military. The episode also touches on the implications of automatic registration for both men and women and the consequences for young men affected by previous draft policies.
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