Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-2004
Abstract
Cost growth that weapon systems incur throughout their acquisition life cycle concerns those who work in the acquisition environment. One way to reduce the amount of unexpected cost growth is to develop better cost estimates. In attaining better cost estimates though, it is often helpful to understand and account for potential cost drivers. Several cost studies, some of which specifically focus on the aircraft industry, have been performed documenting and investigating these growth factors. Overviews of these various cost growth studies are presented as other tools for the cost estimators and program managers.
Source Publication
Defense Acquisition Research Journal
Recommended Citation
Greiner, M., Sipple, V., & White, E. (2004). Surveying Cost Growth. Defense Acquisition Research Journal: A Publication of the Defense Acquisition University. 35(1), 79-91.
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Comments
The Defense Acquisition Research Journal (Defense ARJ, or ARJ) is a scholarly peer-reviewed journal published by Defense Acquisition University (DAU) The archive of Defense ARJ issues is available to readers here.