Cato Podcast

Gaming War Games

Mar 19, 2024
Guest
Garrett Wood
Economist Garrett Wood discusses how war games can be manipulated for strategic advantage, influenced by budget constraints and organizational interests. The podcast explores the dynamics of war games within government, jointness on defense production, and the manipulation of results to maintain military prestige.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Exploring the Complexities of Government War Games and Budget Decision-Making
02:34 • 3min
3
Analysis of Inter-Service Competition and Strategic Planning
06:00 • 2min
4
Exploring Incentives and Dynamics in War Gaming
08:23 • 3min