A Model of the Enlistment Decision under Draft Uncertainty

Abstract

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.