Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Fall 2022
Abstract
Despite numerous studies and initiatives, most current Air Force efforts to add science and technology talent have been insufficient. This begs the question: How does the Air Force incentivize and promote the necessary technical competence required to win future competition, conflicts, and wars? Several key initiatives, grounded in behavioral economics, can incentivize innovation and pursue science and technology expertise. Developed in the context of peer adversaries’ actions; global trends in technology, competition, and conflict; and the global competition for science and technology talent, these recommendations have the potential to reform institutional culture and unleash the creativity and talent of the officer corps, thereby strengthening the US military’s technical competency to fight and win future wars.
Source Publication
Air & Space Operations Review
Recommended Citation
BEVINS, J. E. (2022). Incentivizing Innovation: Promoting Technical Competency to Win Future Wars. Air & Space Operations Review, 1(3), 22-37.
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Behavioral Economics Commons, Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Commons, Education Economics Commons, Technology and Innovation Commons
Comments
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